Ashford Freeshop food hygiene rating
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Ashford Freeshop 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
This is a fresh result: Ashford Freeshop was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bricktop Garage South Stour Avenue, Ashford, TN23 7RS
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Ashford Freeshop 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% | ← Ashford Freeshop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ashford Freeshop 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.
Questions about Ashford Freeshop
What is Ashford Freeshop's food hygiene rating?
Ashford Freeshop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Ashford Freeshop 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 Ashford Freeshop last inspected?
Ashford Freeshop was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashford Freeshop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ashford Freeshop compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Ashford Freeshop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Ashford Freeshop 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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