D R Luckhurst Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
D R Luckhurst Butchers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: Minnis View The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NB
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so D R Luckhurst Butchers sits behind roughly 1,129 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← D R Luckhurst Butchers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
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 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ashford Council on 23 July 2025.
Is D R Luckhurst Butchers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was D R Luckhurst Butchers last inspected?
D R Luckhurst Butchers was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 D R Luckhurst Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does D R Luckhurst Butchers compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while D R Luckhurst Butchers holds a 3. 19 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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