Chocolate Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Chocolate Box 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 10 July 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: 48 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Chocolate Box 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% | ← Chocolate Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chocolate Box 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 Chocolate Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| Craving House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Buenos Aires Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Ashford Cake Box Ltd Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2021 |
| Ashford Club Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Ashford Baptist Church Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
Questions about Chocolate Box
What is Chocolate Box's food hygiene rating?
Chocolate Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 10 July 2023.
Is Chocolate Box 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 Chocolate Box last inspected?
Chocolate Box was last inspected on 10 July 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 Chocolate Box?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chocolate Box compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Chocolate Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Chocolate Box 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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