Artisserie food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Artisserie 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 14 January 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.
Address: 53 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BD
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Artisserie 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% | ← Artisserie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Artisserie 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 Artisserie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
| Brunch & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Anása Greek Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Rockits Sensory CIC Caring Premises | 57 yards away | Exempt | |
| Meeting Point Manufacturers/packers | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Lift Your Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Tollgate Life Solutions LTD Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Judges Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Artisserie
What is Artisserie's food hygiene rating?
Artisserie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Artisserie 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 Artisserie last inspected?
Artisserie was last inspected on 14 January 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 Artisserie?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Artisserie compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Artisserie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Artisserie 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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Understanding this rating
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