CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 September 2014, more than 11 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: Court Lodge Church Road, Mersham, TN25 6NS
How it compares in Ashford
That puts CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge 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% | ← CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge 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 CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersham Stores Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| East Stour Cider Co Garage Building Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| A20 Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Kent Cookery School The Courtyard School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Secret Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Caldecott Foundation Hornbeam House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Caldecott Foundation Summer House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Magic Beans Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge
What is CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge's food hygiene rating?
CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 15 September 2014.
Is CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge last inspected?
CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge was last inspected on 15 September 2014, more than 11 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 CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge 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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