The Potato Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
The Potato Shop 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
This is a fresh result: The Potato Shop was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Potato Shop Morghew Park Estate Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR
How it compares in Ashford
That puts The Potato Shop 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% | ← The Potato Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Potato Shop 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 The Potato Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pickles Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Highbury Hall Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2013 |
| Ekushey21 Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
| Bottega Montalbano Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Ozgur Turkish Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| Truffles at Coco Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Peggotty's Tea Shoppe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Potato Shop
What is The Potato Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Potato Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Potato Shop 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 The Potato Shop last inspected?
The Potato Shop was last inspected on 12 June 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 The Potato Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Potato Shop compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and The Potato Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The Potato Shop 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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