Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited food hygiene rating
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Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited 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 19 November 2025, 9 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: 106 Ellingham Industrial Centre Ellingham Way, Ashford, TN23 6LZ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited 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% | ← Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited 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 Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrytree Nursery School Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Beaver Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Davies Family Bakery Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Caretech Community Services Limited Kings Haven Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Cater Link Limited Kingsnorth Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Carla's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited
What is Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited's food hygiene rating?
Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited 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 Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited last inspected?
Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 9 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 Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited 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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