MSVN Pluckley Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
MSVN Pluckley Village Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 May 2021, more than 5 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: Pluckley Post Office The Street, Pluckley, TN27 0QS
How it compares in Ashford
That puts MSVN Pluckley Village Stores 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% | ← MSVN Pluckley Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 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 MSVN Pluckley Village Stores 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 MSVN Pluckley Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D R Luckhurst Butchers Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Cater Link Limited Pluckley Primary School School/college/university | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Eynsford Riverside Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Loring Hall Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about MSVN Pluckley Village Stores
What is MSVN Pluckley Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
MSVN Pluckley Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 26 May 2021.
Is MSVN Pluckley Village Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MSVN Pluckley Village Stores last inspected?
MSVN Pluckley Village Stores was last inspected on 26 May 2021, more than 5 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 MSVN Pluckley Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 MSVN Pluckley Village Stores compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and MSVN Pluckley Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects MSVN Pluckley Village Stores 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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