Oast Wood food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ashford
Oast Wood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Oast Wood was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Potts Farm Chennell Park Road, Tenterden, TN30 6XA
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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 this rating has changed
Oast Wood was re-inspected on 17 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Oast Wood 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% | ← Oast Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oast Wood 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 Oast Wood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silcocks Farm Shop & Cafe Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2026 |
| Old Dairy Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Kent & East Sussex Railway Company Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| Calvero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Rockits Sensory and Soft Play Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Ekushey21 Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
| Truffles at Coco Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ceci's Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Oast Wood
What is Oast Wood's food hygiene rating?
Oast Wood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 17 August 2026.
Is Oast Wood 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oast Wood last inspected?
Oast Wood was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oast Wood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Oast Wood compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Oast Wood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Oast Wood 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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