Jennings Plantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ashford
Jennings Plantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 August 2025, 10 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: Brickyard Farm Ashford Road, High Halden, TN26 3LJ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Jennings Plantry 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% | ← Jennings Plantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jennings Plantry 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 Jennings Plantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat Animal Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 9 May 2025 |
| Chequer Tree Fishery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Chequers on the Green Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Pabulum Limited High Halden C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Garden Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Ripleys Garden Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Jennings Plantry
What is Jennings Plantry's food hygiene rating?
Jennings Plantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Jennings Plantry 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jennings Plantry last inspected?
Jennings Plantry was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 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 Jennings Plantry?
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 Jennings Plantry compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Jennings Plantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Jennings Plantry 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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