Curious Tap Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Curious Tap Room 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 3 September 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: Unit 1B Victoria Road, Ashford, TN23 7HQ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Curious Tap Room 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% | ← Curious Tap Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 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 Curious Tap Room 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 Curious Tap Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2021 |
| Ashford Cinema Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Aspendos Ashford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bright City Church and Vinnie's Diner Other catering premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Bright City Church Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| Convenience Store Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Curious Tap Room
What is Curious Tap Room's food hygiene rating?
Curious Tap Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Curious Tap Room 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 Curious Tap Room last inspected?
Curious Tap Room was last inspected on 3 September 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 Curious Tap Room?
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 Curious Tap Room compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Curious Tap Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Curious Tap Room 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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