Townland Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Townland Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 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: 74 Front Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3SA
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Townland Stores 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% | ← Townland Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Townland Stores 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 Townland Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Post Office Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Carley Family Butchers Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Six Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering Woodchurch Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Woodchurch Windmills Fun Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Bonny Cravat Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2020 |
| Woodchurch House Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Townland Stores
What is Townland Stores's food hygiene rating?
Townland Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 10 November 2023.
Is Townland Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Townland Stores last inspected?
Townland Stores was last inspected on 10 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 Townland Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Townland Stores compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Townland Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Townland Stores 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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Townland Stores is one of 17 rated food businesses in Woodchurch. See every hygiene rating in Woodchurch →
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