Highbury Hall Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashford
Highbury Hall Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2013, more than 13 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.
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: Highbury Hall Highbury Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6LE
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How it compares in Ashford
That puts Highbury Hall Catering 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% | ← Highbury Hall Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Highbury Hall Catering 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 Highbury Hall Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottega Montalbano Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Montalbano Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Tollgate Life Solutions LTD Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Rockits Sensory CIC Caring Premises | 91 yards away | Exempt | |
| White Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
| Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Lift Your Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Highbury Hall Catering
What is Highbury Hall Catering's food hygiene rating?
Highbury Hall Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 18 February 2013.
Is Highbury Hall Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highbury Hall Catering last inspected?
Highbury Hall Catering was last inspected on 18 February 2013, more than 13 years 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 Highbury Hall Catering?
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 Highbury Hall Catering compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Highbury Hall Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Highbury Hall Catering 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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