Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ashford
Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 2014, more than 12 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: Care4Kids Childcare Arthur Baker Playing Fields The Moat, Charing, TN27 0JJ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool 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% | ← Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool 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 Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion Pantry Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Charing Bowls Club Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Charing Bar Company Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Charing Stores Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 February 2026 |
| G, M & M Johns Family Butchers Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Wady & Brett Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2016 |
| Jasmine House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Songbird Hearing Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool
What is Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool's food hygiene rating?
Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 9 July 2014.
Is Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool last inspected?
Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool was last inspected on 9 July 2014, more than 12 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 Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Care 4 Kids Nursery and Afterschool 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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