Five Ashes Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
Five Ashes Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Five Ashes Inn Mayfield Road, Five Ashes, TN20 6HY
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Five Ashes Inn sits behind roughly 1,013 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ← Five Ashes Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Five Ashes Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Five Ashes Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Ashes Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Whites Gardens Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Five Ashes Inn
What is Five Ashes Inn's food hygiene rating?
Five Ashes Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 24 May 2022.
Is Five Ashes Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Five Ashes Inn last inspected?
Five Ashes Inn was last inspected on 24 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Five Ashes Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Five Ashes Inn compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Five Ashes Inn holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Five Ashes Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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