St Michaels Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ashford
St Michaels Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: Unit 2 Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PR
How it compares in Ashford
That puts St Michaels Fish and Chips 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% | ← St Michaels Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Michaels Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruya Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Shop Around The Clock Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| TN30 Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires Caring Premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires Caring Premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| The Fat Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Home Farm Childrens Nursery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Homewood School & Sixth Form Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about St Michaels Fish and Chips
What is St Michaels Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
St Michaels Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 6 August 2025.
Is St Michaels Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Michaels Fish and Chips last inspected?
St Michaels Fish and Chips was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
How does St Michaels Fish and Chips compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and St Michaels Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects St Michaels Fish and Chips 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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