Plurenden Partnership food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ashford
Plurenden Partnership holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the food producer that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Plurenden Partnership was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Plurenden Manor Farm Plurenden Road, High Halden, TN26 3JW
How it compares in Ashford
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,162 rated places in Ashford score this low, about one in 116. 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% | ← Plurenden Partnership | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Plurenden Partnership the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Plurenden Partnership, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequer Tree Fishery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Shirkoak Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2021 |
| FitzRoy Support Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Jennings Plantry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| The Retreat Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 May 2025 |
| The Garden Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Ripleys Garden Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bull Green Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
Questions about Plurenden Partnership
What is Plurenden Partnership's food hygiene rating?
Plurenden Partnership has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ashford Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Plurenden Partnership safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer 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 Plurenden Partnership last inspected?
Plurenden Partnership was last inspected on 29 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 Plurenden Partnership?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Plurenden Partnership compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Plurenden Partnership holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Plurenden Partnership 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 2 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.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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