VT Gladstone Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
VT Gladstone Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 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: 63 Gladstone Road, Willesborough, TN24 0BZ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts VT Gladstone Convenience Store 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% | ← VT Gladstone Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 VT Gladstone Convenience Store 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 VT Gladstone Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxendale Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Mobile Munch Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2025 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Golden Grill Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Slim Chickens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Red Munch Box Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Top Dog Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about VT Gladstone Convenience Store
What is VT Gladstone Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
VT Gladstone Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 28 August 2025.
Is VT Gladstone Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was VT Gladstone Convenience Store last inspected?
VT Gladstone Convenience Store was last inspected on 28 August 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 VT Gladstone Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does VT Gladstone Convenience Store compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and VT Gladstone Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects VT Gladstone Convenience Store 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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