Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited 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
This is a fresh result: Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Tenterden Town Station Station Road, Tenterden, TN30 6HE
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How this rating has changed
Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Kent & East Sussex Railway Company 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% | ← Kent & East Sussex Railway Company 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 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 Kent & East Sussex Railway Company 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| St Mildreds Church Hall Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Ceci's Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Lift Your Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Brunch & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Woolpack Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Meeting Point Manufacturers/packers | 278 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited
What is Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited's food hygiene rating?
Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Kent & East Sussex Railway Company 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited last inspected?
Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month 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 Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Kent & East Sussex Railway Company 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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