Heath Farm Family Services Limited food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ashford
Heath Farm Family Services Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 6 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Ashford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ashford ratings →
Address: Heath Farm School Egerton Road, Charing, TN27 0AX
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Heath Farm Family Services Limited among the 1,034 places in Ashford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,034 | 90% | ← Heath Farm Family Services Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Heath Farm Family Services Limited 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 Heath Farm Family Services Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Farm School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| The Cottage School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Songbird Hearing Limited Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Northdown Service Station Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Jasmine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Egerton Village Store Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| The Charing Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Heath Farm Family Services Limited
What is Heath Farm Family Services Limited's food hygiene rating?
Heath Farm Family Services Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Heath Farm Family Services Limited 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heath Farm Family Services Limited last inspected?
Heath Farm Family Services Limited was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 6 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 Heath Farm Family Services Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Heath Farm Family Services Limited compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Heath Farm Family Services Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Heath Farm Family Services Limited 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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