Brabourne Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashford
Brabourne Baptist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2018, more than 7 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: Brabourne Baptist Church Plain Road, Smeeth, TN25 6QN
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Brabourne Baptist Church 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% | ← Brabourne Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brabourne Baptist Church 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 Brabourne Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Anchor Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Caldecott Foundation Summer House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Caldecott Foundation Hornbeam House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Brabourne Baptist Church
What is Brabourne Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Brabourne Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 19 September 2018.
Is Brabourne Baptist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brabourne Baptist Church last inspected?
Brabourne Baptist Church was last inspected on 19 September 2018, more than 7 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 Brabourne Baptist Church?
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 Brabourne Baptist Church compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Brabourne Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Brabourne Baptist Church 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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