Pepe's Piri Piri food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ashford
Pepe's Piri Piri 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 5 December 2025, 7 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: 13 Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1PF
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Pepe's Piri Piri 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% | ← Pepe's Piri Piri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pepe's Piri Piri 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 Pepe's Piri Piri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Yummy Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fireaway Ashford Distributors/Transporters | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Zaika Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| Reapers peri peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Kent kebab house Distributors/Transporters | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Prudent Business Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Wimpy Ashford Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Luca?s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about Pepe's Piri Piri
What is Pepe's Piri Piri's food hygiene rating?
Pepe's Piri Piri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Pepe's Piri Piri 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 Pepe's Piri Piri last inspected?
Pepe's Piri Piri was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Pepe's Piri Piri?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pepe's Piri Piri compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Pepe's Piri Piri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Pepe's Piri Piri 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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