L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ashford
L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Ashford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ashford ratings →
Address: Site G The Long Barrow, Sevington
How this rating has changed
L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ashford
That puts L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited among the 1,034 places in Ashford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,034 | 90% | ← L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 L'Artisan du Chocolat 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.
Questions about L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited
What is L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited's food hygiene rating?
L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 16 July 2026.
Is L'Artisan du Chocolat 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited last inspected?
L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects L'Artisan du Chocolat 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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L'Artisan du Chocolat Limited is one of 28 rated food businesses in Sevington. See every hygiene rating in Sevington →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.ashford.gov.uk
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