The Mouse House food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
The Mouse House 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 27 November 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: Ashford Designer Outlet Kimberley Way, Ashford, TN24 0SD
How it compares in Ashford
That puts The Mouse House 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% | ← The Mouse House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mouse House 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 The Mouse House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Slim Chickens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Top Dog Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Red Munch Box Mobile caterer | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Tybedkas Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| YGTBKM Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Baxendale Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Oh Crumbs! - Crave The Crumble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about The Mouse House
What is The Mouse House's food hygiene rating?
The Mouse House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Mouse House 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 The Mouse House last inspected?
The Mouse House was last inspected on 27 November 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 The Mouse House?
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 The Mouse House compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and The Mouse House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The Mouse House 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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