Paddock Wood Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Paddock Wood Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 147 Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6DT
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Paddock Wood Service Station 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% | ← Paddock Wood Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Paddock Wood Service Station 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 Paddock Wood Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Arms P H Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| The Snack Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy School/college/university | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Wine Mill Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 December 2019 |
| The Community Storehouse Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2013 |
| Sun Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Paddock Wood Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Oliver's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
Questions about Paddock Wood Service Station
What is Paddock Wood Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Paddock Wood Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 10 January 2018.
Is Paddock Wood Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paddock Wood Service Station last inspected?
Paddock Wood Service Station was last inspected on 10 January 2018, more than 8 years 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 Paddock Wood Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Paddock Wood Service Station 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 Paddock Wood Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Paddock Wood Service Station 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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