Songbird Hearing Limited food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
Songbird Hearing Limited 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 5 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: Charing Court Pluckley Road, Charing, TN27 0AQ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Songbird Hearing Limited 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% | ← Songbird Hearing Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Songbird Hearing Limited 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 Songbird Hearing Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charing Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2026 |
| The Charing Bar Company Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| G, M & M Johns Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2014 |
| The Pavilion Pantry Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Wady & Brett Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2016 |
| Jasmine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Northdown Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
Questions about Songbird Hearing Limited
What is Songbird Hearing Limited's food hygiene rating?
Songbird Hearing Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Songbird Hearing Limited 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 Songbird Hearing Limited last inspected?
Songbird Hearing Limited was last inspected on 5 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 Songbird Hearing Limited?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Songbird Hearing Limited compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Songbird Hearing Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Songbird Hearing Limited 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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