Montalbano Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Montalbano Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2025, 10 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: 75 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BB
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How it compares in Ashford
That puts Montalbano Restaurant 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% | ← Montalbano Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Montalbano Restaurant 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 Montalbano Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottega Montalbano Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Tollgate Life Solutions LTD Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Highbury Hall Catering Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2013 |
| Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Rockits Sensory CIC Caring Premises | 83 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lift Your Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| White Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
Questions about Montalbano Restaurant
What is Montalbano Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Montalbano Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Montalbano Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Montalbano Restaurant last inspected?
Montalbano Restaurant was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 10 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 Montalbano Restaurant?
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 Montalbano Restaurant compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Montalbano Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Montalbano Restaurant 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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