Ashford Fishmongers Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashford
Ashford Fishmongers Limited holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Ashford Fishmongers Limited was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Ashford score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Ashford ratings →
How this rating has changed
Ashford Fishmongers Limited was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ashford
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,153 rated places in Ashford score this low, about one in 105. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Ashford Fishmongers Limited | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fishmongers Limited the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Questions about Ashford Fishmongers Limited
What is Ashford Fishmongers Limited's food hygiene rating?
Ashford Fishmongers Limited has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ashford Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Ashford Fishmongers Limited safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ashford Fishmongers Limited last inspected?
Ashford Fishmongers Limited was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Ashford Fishmongers Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashford Fishmongers Limited compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Ashford Fishmongers Limited holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Ashford Fishmongers Limited 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ashford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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