Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-26

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Acacia House Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6QA, in the Ashford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Ashford oversees 1,250 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ashford is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Acacia House Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden
Postcode
TN30 6QA
Local Authority
Ashford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1773705

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House?

Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ashford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House last inspected?

Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House was last inspected on 2025-09-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House located?

Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House is located at Acacia House Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden , TN30 6QA, in the Ashford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN30 postcode area.