Appledore Turkeys Limited food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Ashford
Appledore Turkeys Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Priory Farm Beckett Road, Appledore, TN26 2DR
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Appledore Turkeys Limited among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Appledore Turkeys Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Appledore Turkeys Limited 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 Appledore Turkeys Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 March 2025 |
| Appledore Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Ferry Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Marsh Produce/Old Tractor Shed Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Port Syn Kitchen & Social Hub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2016 |
| Jo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Appledore Turkeys Limited
What is Appledore Turkeys Limited's food hygiene rating?
Appledore Turkeys Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Appledore Turkeys Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Appledore Turkeys Limited last inspected?
Appledore Turkeys Limited was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Appledore Turkeys Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Appledore Turkeys Limited compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Appledore Turkeys Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Appledore Turkeys Limited 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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