Carla's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Carla's Cafe 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
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: Victoria Park Jemmett Road, Ashford
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Carla's Cafe 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% | ← Carla's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Carla's Cafe 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 Carla's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Ashford Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Davies Family Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Anatolia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
Questions about Carla's Cafe
What is Carla's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Carla's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Carla's Cafe 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 Carla's Cafe last inspected?
Carla's Cafe was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Carla's Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carla's Cafe compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Carla's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Carla's Cafe 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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