Marchants of Bethersden food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Marchants of Bethersden holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 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: West View The Street, Bethersden, TN26 3AD
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Marchants of Bethersden sits behind roughly 1,129 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,039 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← Marchants of Bethersden | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marchants of Bethersden 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 Marchants of Bethersden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Community Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Bethersden Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Bethersden Playschool Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Pabulum Limited Bethersden County Primary School School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| CareTech Community Services Limited Whiston House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Bull Green Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
| The Garden Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Marchants of Bethersden
What is Marchants of Bethersden's food hygiene rating?
Marchants of Bethersden has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ashford Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Marchants of Bethersden safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Marchants of Bethersden last inspected?
Marchants of Bethersden was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Marchants of Bethersden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marchants of Bethersden compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Marchants of Bethersden holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Marchants of Bethersden 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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