John Howe Turkeys food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Ashford
John Howe Turkeys 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 22 December 2025, 8 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Ashford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ashford ratings →
Address: Lotland Farm Biddenden Road, Tenterden, TN30 6TD
How it compares in Ashford
That puts John Howe Turkeys among the 1,034 places in Ashford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,034 | 90% | ← John Howe Turkeys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 John Howe Turkeys 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 John Howe Turkeys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood First, Oakwood House Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| McCanns Brewery Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Raja of Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Little Acorns Therapeutic Community Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Old School House Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about John Howe Turkeys
What is John Howe Turkeys's food hygiene rating?
John Howe Turkeys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 22 December 2025.
Is John Howe Turkeys 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 John Howe Turkeys last inspected?
John Howe Turkeys was last inspected on 22 December 2025, 8 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 John Howe Turkeys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 John Howe Turkeys compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and John Howe Turkeys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects John Howe Turkeys 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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John Howe Turkeys is one of 102 rated food businesses in Tenterden. See every hygiene rating in Tenterden →
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