Beech Court Gardens Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Beech Court Gardens Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2023, more than 3 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: Beech Court Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DJ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Beech Court Gardens Tea Room 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% | ← Beech Court Gardens Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Beech Court Gardens Tea Room 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 Beech Court Gardens Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challock Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2015 |
| B Road Hunting Club Limited, The Stag Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Wagon and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 April 2025 |
| Bearsted Scout Group Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| H&M Quality Foods Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Hawley Garden Centre Cafe @ Aztec Adventure Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Ibi's Kitchen Limited Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Independent Catering @ Dartford Grammar School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Beech Court Gardens Tea Room
What is Beech Court Gardens Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Beech Court Gardens Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 14 April 2023.
Is Beech Court Gardens Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beech Court Gardens Tea Room last inspected?
Beech Court Gardens Tea Room was last inspected on 14 April 2023, more than 3 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 Beech Court Gardens Tea Room?
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 Beech Court Gardens Tea Room compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Beech Court Gardens Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Beech Court Gardens Tea Room 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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