Newenden Quality Kebab food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Ashford
Newenden Quality Kebab holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the mobile caterer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Newenden Quality Kebab was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Land opposite the Wharf Rye Road, Newenden, TN18 5PN
How it compares in Ashford
A 1 is rare: only 3 of 1,162 rated places in Ashford score this low, about one in 387. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Newenden Quality Kebab | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Newenden Quality Kebab the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Newenden Quality Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Wharf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Nibbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Northiam Dairy t/a Moovers & Shakers Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
Questions about Newenden Quality Kebab
What is Newenden Quality Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Newenden Quality Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Ashford Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Newenden Quality Kebab safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The mobile caterer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Newenden Quality Kebab last inspected?
Newenden Quality Kebab was last inspected on 28 May 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 Newenden Quality Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newenden Quality Kebab compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Newenden Quality Kebab holds a 1. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Newenden Quality Kebab 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ashford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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