Charing Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashford
Charing Bowls Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: Charing Bowls Club Pett Lane, Charing, TN27 0DW
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Charing Bowls Club 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% | ← Charing Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Charing Bowls Club 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 Charing Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2014 |
| The Pavilion Pantry Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| G, M & M Johns Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| The Charing Bar Company Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Wady & Brett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2016 |
| The Charing Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2026 |
| Jasmine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Westwell Wines Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Charing Bowls Club
What is Charing Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Charing Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Charing Bowls Club 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charing Bowls Club last inspected?
Charing Bowls Club was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 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 Charing Bowls Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Charing Bowls Club compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Charing Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Charing Bowls Club 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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