Food hygiene ratings in Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells inspects and rates 1,081 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,043 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 38 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Tunbridge Wells
Standards here are high: 83% of rated businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 15 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 866 | 83% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Tunbridge Wells
Food hygiene ratings for each town Tunbridge Wells inspects.
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 465 places
- Cranbrook 129 places
- Tonbridge 78 places
- Southborough 49 places
- Pembury 31 places
- Rusthall 19 places
Recently inspected in Tunbridge Wells
The most recent inspections published by Tunbridge Wells, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Adventures Group @ St Johns TN4 | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Sri Seafood | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Fair Food Collective Partnership | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Odey's | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| DDivine Training | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Stephanie's Catering | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Simba's Bakery | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| The Small Holding | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Butterflies | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Knoxbridge Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Sentido Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Tunbridge Wells
The lowest-rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells are listed below. 7 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Bakery | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 June 2026 |
| Vanchi Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Angel Food And Wine | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Momentum Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Bassetts Farm Tearoom And Cafe | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| Camden Food Bazar | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Tunbridge Wells
How many food businesses does Tunbridge Wells rate?
Tunbridge Wells publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,081 businesses, of which 1,043 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of rated businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Tunbridge Wells have a bad hygiene rating?
15 food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 7 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Tunbridge Wells?
Environmental health officers employed by Tunbridge Wells carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Tunbridge Wells
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-25. Browse all UK councils →