East Stour Cider Co Garage Building food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ashford
East Stour Cider Co Garage Building 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 6 December 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: Hancocks Mill Flood Street, Mersham, TN25 6NU
How it compares in Ashford
That puts East Stour Cider Co Garage Building 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% | ← East Stour Cider Co Garage Building | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 East Stour Cider Co Garage Building 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 East Stour Cider Co Garage Building, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CareTech Community Services Limited Court Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2014 |
| Mersham Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Magic Beans Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| A20 Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Kent Cookery School The Courtyard School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Secret Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about East Stour Cider Co Garage Building
What is East Stour Cider Co Garage Building's food hygiene rating?
East Stour Cider Co Garage Building has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 6 December 2023.
Is East Stour Cider Co Garage Building 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 East Stour Cider Co Garage Building last inspected?
East Stour Cider Co Garage Building was last inspected on 6 December 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 East Stour Cider Co Garage Building?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Stour Cider Co Garage Building compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and East Stour Cider Co Garage Building is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects East Stour Cider Co Garage Building 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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