M.M Cash and Carry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
M.M Cash and Carry holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: 16 New Rents, Ashford, TN23 1JJ
How it compares in Ashford
A 1 is rare: only 3 of 1,162 rated places in Ashford score this low, about one in 387. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← M.M Cash and Carry | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 M.M Cash and Carry the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to M.M Cash and Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoffeePasal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Docker Ashford Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Claire's Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2021 |
| Ashford News Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Craving House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about M.M Cash and Carry
What is M.M Cash and Carry's food hygiene rating?
M.M Cash and Carry has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Ashford Council on 21 August 2025.
Is M.M Cash and Carry safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was M.M Cash and Carry last inspected?
M.M Cash and Carry was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 M.M Cash and Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M.M Cash and Carry compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while M.M Cash and Carry holds a 1. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects M.M Cash and Carry 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ashford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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