D R Luckhurst Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
D R Luckhurst Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: D R Luckhurst Butchers 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: Minnis View The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NB
How this rating has changed
D R Luckhurst Butchers has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 30 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 3 4 | Improved |
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
In Ashford, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so D R Luckhurst Butchers sits behind roughly 1,034 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ← D R Luckhurst Butchers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 D R Luckhurst Butchers 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 D R Luckhurst Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cater Link Limited, Smarden Primary School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| The Flying Horse Smarden Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Smarden Store Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about D R Luckhurst Butchers
What is D R Luckhurst Butchers's food hygiene rating?
D R Luckhurst Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 30 July 2026.
Is D R Luckhurst Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was D R Luckhurst Butchers last inspected?
D R Luckhurst Butchers 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 D R Luckhurst Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 D R Luckhurst Butchers compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while D R Luckhurst Butchers holds a 4. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects D R Luckhurst Butchers 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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