Bethersden Playschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
Bethersden Playschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 November 2023, more than 2 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: Bethersden Playschool Bethersden County Primary School School Road, Bethersden
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Bethersden Playschool 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% | ← Bethersden Playschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bethersden Playschool 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 Bethersden Playschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pabulum Limited Bethersden County Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| CareTech Community Services Limited Whiston House Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Marchants of Bethersden Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 November 2025 |
| Bull Green Farm Shop Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
| The George Community Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Bethersden Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| The Garden Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Bethersden Playschool
What is Bethersden Playschool's food hygiene rating?
Bethersden Playschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 9 November 2023.
Is Bethersden Playschool 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bethersden Playschool last inspected?
Bethersden Playschool was last inspected on 9 November 2023, more than 2 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 Bethersden Playschool?
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 Bethersden Playschool compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Bethersden Playschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Bethersden Playschool 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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