Ainas Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashford
Ainas Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 October 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.
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 →
How this rating has changed
Ainas Kitchen was re-inspected on 5 October 2023 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 October 2023 | 4 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Ainas Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,034 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ← Ainas Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ainas Kitchen 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.
Questions about Ainas Kitchen
What is Ainas Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ainas Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Ainas Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ainas Kitchen last inspected?
Ainas Kitchen was last inspected on 5 October 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 Ainas Kitchen?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ainas Kitchen compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Ainas Kitchen holds a 4. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Ainas Kitchen 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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Understanding this rating
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