AJOK food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
AJOK 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 21 August 2025, 12 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.
98% of rated food businesses in South Hams score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Hams ratings →
Address: 87 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1AB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in South Hams
That puts AJOK among the 783 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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 | 783 | 91% | ← AJOK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 237 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 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 AJOK 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 AJOK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bewleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Ceylon Cinnamon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2026 |
| AJ's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Mangetout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Lidstones Butchers Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| The Reel Cinema Retailers - other | 56 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tots Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about AJOK
What is AJOK's food hygiene rating?
AJOK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 21 August 2025.
Is AJOK 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 AJOK last inspected?
AJOK was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at AJOK?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AJOK compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 863 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and AJOK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects AJOK 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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