Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1EJ
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd sits behind roughly 894 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ← Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd 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 Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil Wholefoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Ian Chatfield Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Cafe Comma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd
What is Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd last inspected?
Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd 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, while Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Sankey's Fishmongers Ltd 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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