Sumo Donuts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Sumo Donuts 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
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 Willesborough Industrial Park, Willesborough, TN24 0TD
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Sumo Donuts 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% | ← Sumo Donuts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sumo Donuts 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 Sumo Donuts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willesborough Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Golden Grill Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Culinera Limited, The Norton Knatchbull School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Mobile Munch Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2025 |
| VT Gladstone Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Sumo Donuts
What is Sumo Donuts's food hygiene rating?
Sumo Donuts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Sumo Donuts 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 Sumo Donuts last inspected?
Sumo Donuts was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Sumo Donuts?
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 Sumo Donuts compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Sumo Donuts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Sumo Donuts 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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