Harry's Food Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Harry's Food Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: Bowl Inn The Street, Hastingleigh, TN25 5HU
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Harry's Food Shack 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% | ← Harry's Food Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harry's Food Shack 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 Harry's Food Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 January 2025 |
| Zak's Kombucha Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Timber Batts Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 October 2021 |
| Bulltown Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Crown Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2018 |
| Honest Miller Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Little Rock on the Road Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
Questions about Harry's Food Shack
What is Harry's Food Shack's food hygiene rating?
Harry's Food Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Harry's Food Shack 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harry's Food Shack last inspected?
Harry's Food Shack was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Harry's Food Shack?
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 Harry's Food Shack compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Harry's Food Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Harry's Food Shack 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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