Aldington Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Aldington Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 11 August 2025, 11 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: Aldington Post Office Roman Road, Aldington, TN25 7DA
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Aldington Post Office sits behind roughly 1,039 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← Aldington Post Office | |
| 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 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 Aldington Post Office 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 Aldington Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry House Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Quarry House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Walnut Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| J Wanstall & Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| Canterbury Oast Trust, New Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Kaleidoscope Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| TCDC Aldington Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Aldington Post Office
What is Aldington Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Aldington Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Aldington Post Office 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aldington Post Office last inspected?
Aldington Post Office was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Aldington Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aldington Post Office compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Aldington Post Office holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Aldington Post Office 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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