Willesborough Service Station
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Willesborough Service Station is a retailers - other located at Budgens 405 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN34 0QQ, in the Ashford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 December 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 0 — 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 retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Willesborough Service Station?
Willesborough Service Station 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 retailers - other?
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 Willesborough Service Station last inspected?
Willesborough Service Station was last inspected on 2025-12-19. 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 Willesborough Service Station located?
Willesborough Service Station is located at Budgens 405 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford , TN34 0QQ, in the Ashford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN34 postcode area.