The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tunbridge Wells
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Ivy, 46 - 50 High Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1XF
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells among the 860 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% 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 | 860 | 83% | ← The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Very 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 The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Corkk Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bamnamu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Casa Da Claudia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cassidy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Gail's Tunbridge Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Fine Wines Of Mayfield Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells
What is The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells's food hygiene rating?
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 29 October 2024.
Is The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells last inspected?
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells 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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