Simpsons Wine Estate
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Simpsons Wine Estate is a other catering premises located at The Barns, Church Lane, Barham, Canterbury, CT4 6PB, in the Canterbury City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Canterbury City oversees 1,658 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Canterbury City is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Other catering premises
- Address
- The Barns, Church Lane, Barham, Canterbury
- Postcode
- CT4 6PB
- Local Authority
- Canterbury City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1102194
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Simpsons Wine Estate?
Simpsons Wine Estate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Canterbury City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Simpsons Wine Estate last inspected?
Simpsons Wine Estate was last inspected on 2025-10-01. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Simpsons Wine Estate located?
Simpsons Wine Estate is located at The Barns, Church Lane, Barham, Canterbury , CT4 6PB, in the Canterbury City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT4 postcode area.