Jean Mealham Pop In Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashford
Jean Mealham Pop In Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 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: The Jean Mealham Centre Lower Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3SQ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Jean Mealham Pop In Centre 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% | ← Jean Mealham Pop In Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jean Mealham Pop In Centre 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 Jean Mealham Pop In Centre
What is Jean Mealham Pop In Centre's food hygiene rating?
Jean Mealham Pop In Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Jean Mealham Pop In Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jean Mealham Pop In Centre last inspected?
Jean Mealham Pop In Centre was last inspected on 20 March 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 Jean Mealham Pop In Centre?
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 Jean Mealham Pop In Centre compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Jean Mealham Pop In Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Jean Mealham Pop In Centre 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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