J Wanstall & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
J Wanstall & Sons holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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.
Address: Bank Farm Bank Road, Aldington, TN25 7DF
How it compares in Ashford
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,162 rated places in Ashford score this low, about one in 116. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← J Wanstall & Sons | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 J Wanstall & Sons the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to J Wanstall & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldington Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| Quarry House Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Quarry House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Walnut Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Canterbury Oast Trust, New Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Kaleidoscope Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| TCDC Aldington Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Colt Bagel Co Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about J Wanstall & Sons
What is J Wanstall & Sons's food hygiene rating?
J Wanstall & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ashford Council on 5 February 2026.
Is J Wanstall & Sons safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was J Wanstall & Sons last inspected?
J Wanstall & Sons was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 J Wanstall & Sons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Wanstall & Sons compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while J Wanstall & Sons holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects J Wanstall & Sons 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ashford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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