The Pavilion Pantry food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashford
The Pavilion Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Charing Sports and Social Club Arthur Baker Playng Fields The Moat, Charing, TN27 0JJ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts The Pavilion Pantry 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% | ← The Pavilion Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Pavilion Pantry 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 The Pavilion Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2014 |
| Charing Bowls Club Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Charing Bar Company Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Charing Stores Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2026 |
| G, M & M Johns Family Butchers Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Wady & Brett Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2016 |
| Jasmine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Songbird Hearing Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about The Pavilion Pantry
What is The Pavilion Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The Pavilion Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The Pavilion Pantry 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pavilion Pantry last inspected?
The Pavilion Pantry was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 The Pavilion Pantry?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pavilion Pantry compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and The Pavilion Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The Pavilion Pantry 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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