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Caffe M

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 2 March 2026.

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Quick facts

  • Caffe M scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 2 March 2026.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Ashford.
  • Inspected by Ashford Environmental Health.
Address
74-76 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SE

Local authority: Ashford · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a sit-down food business. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Caffe M.

What is Caffe M's FSA hygiene rating?

Caffe M scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 2 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Caffe M last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Caffe M was on 2 March 2026, 3 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Caffe M required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Caffe M?

Caffe M's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Caffe M compare to other venues in Ashford?

Caffe M's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Ashford on the dedicated Ashford aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 2 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.