Bargain Warehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ashford
Bargain Warehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit C Beaver Business Park Beaver Road, Ashford, TN23 7SH
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Bargain Warehouse 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% | ← Bargain Warehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bargain Warehouse 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 Bargain Warehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Carla's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Churros Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cherrytree Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cadbury Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about Bargain Warehouse
What is Bargain Warehouse's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Warehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Bargain Warehouse 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bargain Warehouse last inspected?
Bargain Warehouse was last inspected on 13 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Bargain Warehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bargain Warehouse compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Warehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Bargain Warehouse 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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