Dhanda Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Dhanda Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 January 2018, more than 8 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: 2 Bockhanger Court Belmont Road, Kennington, TN24 9JJ
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Dhanda Stores sits behind roughly 1,039 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ← Dhanda Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Dhanda 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 Dhanda Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club Phoenix Community Primary School School/college/university | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Cater Link Limited, Phoenix Community Primary School School/college/university | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| CareTech Community Services Limited The Laurels Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Butcher of Brogdale Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Dobbies Garden World Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Dhanda Stores
What is Dhanda Stores's food hygiene rating?
Dhanda Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 9 January 2018.
Is Dhanda Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dhanda Stores last inspected?
Dhanda Stores was last inspected on 9 January 2018, more than 8 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 Dhanda Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dhanda Stores compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Dhanda Stores holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Dhanda 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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