Old Dairy Tap Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
Old Dairy Tap Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2026, 2 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.
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: Unit 2 Tenterden Station Estate Station Road, Tenterden, TN30 6HE
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Old Dairy Tap Room among the 1,034 places in Ashford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,034 | 90% | ← Old Dairy Tap Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Old Dairy Tap Room 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 Old Dairy Tap Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| St Mildreds Church Hall Other catering premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Ceci's Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Woolpack Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| W H Smith Ltd Retailers - other | 318 yards away | Exempt | |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 325 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Cranbrook Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Meeting Point Manufacturers/packers | 327 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Old Dairy Tap Room
What is Old Dairy Tap Room's food hygiene rating?
Old Dairy Tap Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Old Dairy Tap Room 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Dairy Tap Room last inspected?
Old Dairy Tap Room was last inspected on 12 June 2026, 2 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 Old Dairy Tap Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Old Dairy Tap Room compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Old Dairy Tap Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Old Dairy Tap Room 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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