Thai Basil food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Thai Basil 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
This is a fresh result: Thai Basil was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3A The Singleton Centre Hoxton Close, Singleton, TN23 5GR
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Thai Basil 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% | ← Thai Basil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chilmington Management Organisation Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Busy Bees Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Carla's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Arena Health Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Thai Basil
What is Thai Basil's food hygiene rating?
Thai Basil has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil last inspected?
Thai Basil was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Thai Basil?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thai Basil compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Thai Basil is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Thai Basil 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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Thai Basil is one of 15 rated food businesses in Singleton. See every hygiene rating in Singleton →
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