Fireaway Ashford food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Ashford
Fireaway Ashford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2024, more than 2 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: Unit F 18-20 Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1PF
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Fireaway Ashford among the 1,036 places in Ashford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,036 | 90% | ← Fireaway Ashford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 113 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 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 Fireaway Ashford 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 Fireaway Ashford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaika Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| Very Yummy Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Reapers peri peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Kent kebab house Distributors/Transporters | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Prudent Business Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Wimpy Ashford Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| SE Kitchen Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Fireaway Ashford
What is Fireaway Ashford's food hygiene rating?
Fireaway Ashford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Fireaway Ashford 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fireaway Ashford last inspected?
Fireaway Ashford was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 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 Fireaway Ashford?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fireaway Ashford compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Fireaway Ashford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Fireaway Ashford 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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