Cafe Central and Meadow View food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Cafe Central and Meadow View 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Givaudan Kennington Road, Willesborough, TN24 0LT
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Cafe Central and Meadow View 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% | ← Cafe Central and Meadow View | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 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 Cafe Central and Meadow View 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 Cafe Central and Meadow View, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradlebridge Minimart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bio Pathica Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Cyto-Solutions Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Co-op Brook Court Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Chartwells The North School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Alis kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Central and Meadow View
What is Cafe Central and Meadow View's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Central and Meadow View has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Cafe Central and Meadow View 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 Cafe Central and Meadow View last inspected?
Cafe Central and Meadow View was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Cafe Central and Meadow View?
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 Cafe Central and Meadow View compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Central and Meadow View is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Cafe Central and Meadow View 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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