Ruya Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ashford
Ruya Kitchen 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 15 August 2024, 22 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: Papa Joes Cafe Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6BT
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Ruya Kitchen 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% | ← Ruya Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Ruya Kitchen 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 Ruya Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Around The Clock Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| TN30 Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| St Michaels Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Fat Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Home Farm Childrens Nursery Other catering premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Homewood School & Sixth Form Other catering premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Ruya Kitchen
What is Ruya Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ruya Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Ruya Kitchen 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 Ruya Kitchen last inspected?
Ruya Kitchen was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 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 Ruya Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ruya Kitchen compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Ruya Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Ruya Kitchen 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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