Ashcroft food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Ashcroft holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30 Ashcroft, Chard, TA20 2JH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Ashcroft among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Ashcroft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Ashcroft 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 Ashcroft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| pancakepod Mobile caterer | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Oak Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Springside Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
| Voyage Care at Chard Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2021 |
| STEPS Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2022 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| A Tasquinha Da Moria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about Ashcroft
What is Ashcroft's food hygiene rating?
Ashcroft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 31 March 2021.
Is Ashcroft 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashcroft last inspected?
Ashcroft was last inspected on 31 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashcroft?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ashcroft compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Ashcroft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Ashcroft 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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