Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 8 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: Spires Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires 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% | ← Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires 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 Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior UK Holdings Limited, Spires Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| St Michaels Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ruya Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Shop Around The Clock Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| TN30 Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Fat Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Tentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires
What is Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires's food hygiene rating?
Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires last inspected?
Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 8 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 Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires?
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 Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Caterplus Services Ltd, Galliford Try, Spires 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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