Hothfield Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Hothfield Post Office 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 30 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hothfield Post Office 32 The Street, Hothfield, TN26 1ES
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Hothfield Post Office 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% | ← Hothfield Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hothfield Post Office 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 Hothfield Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hothfield Manor Brain Injury Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Neurological Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Godinton House Preservation Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Ashford (Kent) Golf Club Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Busy Bees Nurseries Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Godinton Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2016 |
| Chicken World Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Hothfield Post Office
What is Hothfield Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Hothfield Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 30 December 2024.
Is Hothfield Post Office 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 Hothfield Post Office last inspected?
Hothfield Post Office was last inspected on 30 December 2024, 18 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 Hothfield Post Office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hothfield Post Office compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Hothfield Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Hothfield Post Office 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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