Calvero Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Calvero Lounge 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 27 January 2025, 19 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Ashford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ashford ratings →
Address: Embassy House High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BN
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How it compares in Ashford
That puts Calvero Lounge among the 1,034 places in Ashford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,034 | 90% | ← Calvero Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <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 Calvero Lounge 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 Calvero Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockits Sensory and Soft Play Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Banjara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Peggotty's Tea Shoppe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Ozgur Turkish Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| Truffles at Coco Manufacturers/packers | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Montalbano Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about Calvero Lounge
What is Calvero Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Calvero Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Calvero Lounge 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 Calvero Lounge last inspected?
Calvero Lounge was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 19 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 Calvero Lounge?
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 Calvero Lounge compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Calvero Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Calvero Lounge 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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