Stour Valley Game food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ashford
Stour Valley Game holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
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: Unit 5 East Stour Farm Ashford Road, Chilham, CT4 7DH
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Stour Valley Game 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% | ← Stour Valley Game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Stour Valley Game 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 Stour Valley Game, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Physiological Support Ltd, Ashford Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| The Tearoom at Bagham Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Woolpack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 August 2025 |
| Church Mouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Mulberry Hill Honey Farmers/growers | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| G R Higgs & Son Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2016 |
| Woodpecker Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2015 |
Questions about Stour Valley Game
What is Stour Valley Game's food hygiene rating?
Stour Valley Game has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Stour Valley Game 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stour Valley Game last inspected?
Stour Valley Game was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 19 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 Stour Valley Game?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stour Valley Game compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Stour Valley Game is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Stour Valley Game 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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Stour Valley Game is one of 16 rated food businesses in Chilham. See every hygiene rating in Chilham →
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