Claire's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Claire's 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 30 December 2024, 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: 7 County Square Tufton Walk, Ashford, TN23 1YA
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Claire's 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% | ← Claire's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Claire's 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 Claire's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2021 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ashford News Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Craving House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Convenience Store Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| CoffeePasal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
Questions about Claire's
What is Claire's's food hygiene rating?
Claire's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 30 December 2024.
Is Claire's 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 Claire's last inspected?
Claire's was last inspected on 30 December 2024, 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 Claire's?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Claire's compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Claire's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Claire's 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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