The Woolpack food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashford
The Woolpack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 3 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: Woolpack Hotel 26 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AP
How it compares in Ashford
That puts The Woolpack 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% | ← The Woolpack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Woolpack 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 Woolpack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cranbrook Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2025 |
| Meeting Point Manufacturers/packers | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Tenterden Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Judges Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 62 yards away | Exempt | |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Woolpack
What is The Woolpack's food hygiene rating?
The Woolpack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 14 April 2026.
Is The Woolpack 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woolpack last inspected?
The Woolpack was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 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 Woolpack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woolpack compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and The Woolpack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects The Woolpack 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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Understanding this rating
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The Woolpack is one of 103 rated food businesses in Tenterden. See every hygiene rating in Tenterden →
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