Lakeside Retirement Village food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
Lakeside Retirement Village holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 8 November 2023, more than 2 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: Lakeside Nursing Home Chapel Road, Hothfield, TN25 4LN
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Lakeside Retirement Village sits behind roughly 1,039 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← Lakeside Retirement Village | |
| 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 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 Lakeside Retirement Village 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 Lakeside Retirement Village, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolpack Beefeater Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Lake House Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Simply Good Food Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Hothfield Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Summerlands Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Lakeside Retirement Village
What is Lakeside Retirement Village's food hygiene rating?
Lakeside Retirement Village has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 8 November 2023.
Is Lakeside Retirement Village 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lakeside Retirement Village last inspected?
Lakeside Retirement Village was last inspected on 8 November 2023, more than 2 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 Lakeside Retirement Village?
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 Lakeside Retirement Village compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Lakeside Retirement Village holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Lakeside Retirement Village 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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