Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2025, 12 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: Spires Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires 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% | ← Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires 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 Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| St Michaels Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ruya Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Shop Around The Clock Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| TN30 Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Fat Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Tentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires
What is Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires's food hygiene rating?
Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires last inspected?
Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 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 Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires 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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