Grape Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Grape Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2026, 3 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: 3 Eastwell High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AH
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Grape Tree 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% | ← Grape Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 13 yards away | Exempt | |
| Domino?s Pizza (Tenterden) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| W H Smith Ltd Retailers - other | 36 yards away | Exempt | |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Tamarind Thai Tenterden Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 49 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bespoke Butcher Shop Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| The Grapevine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Grape Tree
What is Grape Tree's food hygiene rating?
Grape Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Grape Tree 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grape Tree last inspected?
Grape Tree was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 Grape Tree?
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 Grape Tree compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Grape Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Grape Tree 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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Understanding this rating
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