Sanchos food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tonbridge and Malling
Sanchos holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 156 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BB
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Sanchos among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← Sanchos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sanchos 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 Sanchos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Havet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Medway School Of Dancing Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Gurkha Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bridge Deli Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| City Market Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Fuggles Beer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Emma's Kitchen At Slade Primary School School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Sanchos
What is Sanchos's food hygiene rating?
Sanchos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 25 January 2025.
Is Sanchos 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sanchos last inspected?
Sanchos was last inspected on 25 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sanchos?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sanchos compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Sanchos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Sanchos 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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