Food hygiene ratings in Ashford
Our data holds 1,284 food businesses in Ashford, rated between 2012-05-14 and 2026-09-23. 81.2% (1,043) are rated 5 (very good), above the 69% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 14 (1.1%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Ashford 41st of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Ashford
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,043 | 81.2% |
| 4 (good) | 90 | 7% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 20 | 1.6% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 12 | 0.9% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 80 | 6.2% |
| Exempt | 37 | 2.9% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 238 | 70.6% |
| Other catering premises | 233 | 87.1% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 | 81.7% |
| Caring Premises | 101 | 90.1% |
| Mobile caterer | 90 | 88.9% |
| School/college/university | 81 | 95.1% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 | 76.3% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 | 72.4% |
Food businesses rated per month in Ashford
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Ashford
The 14 most recent of 14. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Fish and Chips | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | TN30 6PR |
| Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-20 | Retailers - other | TN30 6TL |
| Ashford Fishmongers Limited | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Retailers - other | TN23 |
| HeatBox Pizza / Grillo's Peri Peri | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | TN23 1BE |
| Plurenden Partnership | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-29 | Manufacturers/packers | TN26 3JW |
| Newenden Quality Kebab | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-28 | Mobile caterer | TN18 5PN |
| Chun Wah | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-10 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | TN23 5NH |
| Flip Out Ashford | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-09 | Other catering premises | TN24 8DH |
| J Wanstall & Sons | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-05 | Retailers - other | TN25 7DF |
| YUM ASIA LTD | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-11-24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | TN25 4ES |
| M.M Cash and Carry | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-08-21 | Retailers - other | TN23 1JJ |
| Gurkha Superstore | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-06-17 | Retailers - other | TN23 5NH |
| Store 93 Ltd | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-05-19 | Retailers - other | TN23 7SD |
| Ashford Halal Shop Limited | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-03-12 | Retailers - other | TN23 1JH |
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Questions about Ashford
How many food businesses in Ashford are rated 5 (very good)?
1,043 of 1,284 food businesses in Ashford (81.2%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-09-23.
Which food businesses in Ashford are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
14 food businesses in Ashford are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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