St Michaels Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
St Michaels Post Office & Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2024, 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: Unit 1 Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PR
How it compares in Ashford
That puts St Michaels Post Office & Stores 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% | ← St Michaels Post Office & Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Michaels Post Office & Stores 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 St Michaels Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Tentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Star Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| St Michaels Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ruya Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about St Michaels Post Office & Stores
What is St Michaels Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
St Michaels Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 23 January 2024.
Is St Michaels Post Office & Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Michaels Post Office & Stores last inspected?
St Michaels Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 23 January 2024, 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 St Michaels Post Office & Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Michaels Post Office & Stores compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and St Michaels Post Office & Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects St Michaels Post Office & Stores 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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