Ashford Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashford
Ashford Baptist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 July 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: Ashford Baptist Church St Johns Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PS
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Ashford Baptist Church 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% | ← Ashford Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ashford Baptist Church 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 Ashford Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Cake Box Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Ashford Club Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Bridge Nursery Caring Premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Coffee Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Chocolate Box Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| Atrium Coffee Shop Ashford School School/college/university | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Craving House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Ashford Baptist Church
What is Ashford Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Ashford Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 7 July 2021.
Is Ashford Baptist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashford Baptist Church last inspected?
Ashford Baptist Church was last inspected on 7 July 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 Ashford Baptist Church?
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 Ashford Baptist Church compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Ashford Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Ashford Baptist Church 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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