South Coast Seafayre Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
South Coast Seafayre Limited 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 11 March 2026, 5 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Ashford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ashford ratings →
Address: Perry Court Farm Canterbury Road, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4ES
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Ashford
That puts South Coast Seafayre Limited among the 1,034 places in Ashford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,034 | 90% | ← South Coast Seafayre Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <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 South Coast Seafayre Limited 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 South Coast Seafayre Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Court Farm Shop, Tearoom & Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Yum Asia Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 November 2025 |
| Spring Grove School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Boughton Baptist Chapel Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2018 |
| The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| The Flying Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Luckley House Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about South Coast Seafayre Limited
What is South Coast Seafayre Limited's food hygiene rating?
South Coast Seafayre Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 11 March 2026.
Is South Coast Seafayre Limited 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 South Coast Seafayre Limited last inspected?
South Coast Seafayre Limited was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 5 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 South Coast Seafayre Limited?
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 South Coast Seafayre Limited compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and South Coast Seafayre Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects South Coast Seafayre Limited 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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South Coast Seafayre Limited is one of 16 rated food businesses in Boughton Aluph. See every hygiene rating in Boughton Aluph →
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