Little Rock on the Road food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Ashford
Little Rock on the Road holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2023, more than 3 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: Five Bells The Street, Brabourne, TN25 5LP
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Little Rock on the Road 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% | ← Little Rock on the Road | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Rock on the Road 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 Little Rock on the Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bracken & Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bulltown Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2026 |
| Tiger Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Stowting Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Brabourne Baptist Church Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2018 |
| Blue Anchor Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Little Rock on the Road
What is Little Rock on the Road's food hygiene rating?
Little Rock on the Road has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 23 January 2023.
Is Little Rock on the Road 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Rock on the Road last inspected?
Little Rock on the Road was last inspected on 23 January 2023, more than 3 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 Little Rock on the Road?
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 Little Rock on the Road compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Little Rock on the Road is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Little Rock on the Road 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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