Raja of Kent food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Raja of Kent 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: Forge House Biddenden Road, Tenterden, TN30 6SX
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Raja of Kent 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% | ← Raja of Kent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Raja of Kent 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 Raja of Kent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Acorns Therapeutic Community Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Old School House Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Childhood First, Oakwood House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| John Howe Turkeys Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Halden Heights Care Community Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Little Silver Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| McCanns Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Raja of Kent
What is Raja of Kent's food hygiene rating?
Raja of Kent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Raja of Kent 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 Raja of Kent last inspected?
Raja of Kent was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Raja of Kent?
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 Raja of Kent compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Raja of Kent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Raja of Kent 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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Understanding this rating
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