The Spa Retreat @ Woodside food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
The Spa Retreat @ Woodside holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 August 2023, more than 2 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: Woodside Benenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8DJ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts The Spa Retreat @ Woodside 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 Spa Retreat @ Woodside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Spa Retreat @ Woodside 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 Spa Retreat @ Woodside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddenden Vineyards Limited Manufacturers/packers | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Mount Lodge Care Farm Other catering premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| The Print House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bressenden B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2022 |
| Kent Turkeys Limited Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
Questions about The Spa Retreat @ Woodside
What is The Spa Retreat @ Woodside's food hygiene rating?
The Spa Retreat @ Woodside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 30 August 2023.
Is The Spa Retreat @ Woodside 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spa Retreat @ Woodside last inspected?
The Spa Retreat @ Woodside was last inspected on 30 August 2023, more than 2 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 The Spa Retreat @ Woodside?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spa Retreat @ Woodside compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and The Spa Retreat @ Woodside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The Spa Retreat @ Woodside 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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