Meeting Point food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ashford
Meeting Point holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: 40 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Meeting Point sits behind roughly 1,039 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← Meeting Point | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Meeting Point 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 Meeting Point, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cranbrook Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Anása Greek Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Judges Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2025 |
| The Woolpack Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Brunch & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Artisserie Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Meeting Point
What is Meeting Point's food hygiene rating?
Meeting Point has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Meeting Point safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meeting Point last inspected?
Meeting Point was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 Meeting Point?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meeting Point compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Meeting Point holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Meeting Point 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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Meeting Point is one of 103 rated food businesses in Tenterden. See every hygiene rating in Tenterden →
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