Docker Ashford food hygiene rating
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Docker Ashford 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: The Park Club Ashford 41-51 New Street, Ashford, TN24 8TN
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Docker Ashford 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% | ← Docker Ashford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Docker Ashford 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 Docker Ashford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoffeePasal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd Joseph Hadlum Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Claire's Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Ashford News Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2021 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Docker Ashford
What is Docker Ashford's food hygiene rating?
Docker Ashford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Docker Ashford 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 Docker Ashford last inspected?
Docker Ashford was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 Docker Ashford?
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 Docker Ashford compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Docker Ashford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Docker Ashford 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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