Holtwood Farm Shop

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Holtwood Farm Shop is a retailers - other located at 365 London Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7QA, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Tonbridge and Malling oversees 1,019 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tonbridge and Malling is 4.7 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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
Retailers - other
Address
365 London Road, Aylesford, Kent
Postcode
ME20 7QA
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1137477

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Holtwood Farm Shop?

Holtwood Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tonbridge and Malling.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

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 Holtwood Farm Shop last inspected?

Holtwood Farm Shop was last inspected on 2025-05-06. 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 Holtwood Farm Shop located?

Holtwood Farm Shop is located at 365 London Road, Aylesford, Kent , ME20 7QA, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME20 postcode area.