SE Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ashford
SE Kitchen 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: 22A Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1BE
How it compares in Ashford
That puts SE Kitchen among the 1,036 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 | 1,036 | 90% | ← SE Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 113 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 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 SE 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 SE Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimpy Ashford Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Muffin Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Master Kebab and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
| Luca?s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| The Entertainer Retailers - other | 79 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Reapers peri peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Kent kebab house Distributors/Transporters | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Prudent Business Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about SE Kitchen
What is SE Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
SE Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 18 September 2025.
Is SE 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SE Kitchen last inspected?
SE Kitchen was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 SE Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 SE Kitchen compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and SE Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects SE 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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