The Gun And Spitroast food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
The Gun And Spitroast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 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 Gun & Spitroast, The Heath, Horsmonden, TN12 8HT
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Gun And Spitroast 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 Gun And Spitroast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gun And Spitroast 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 Gun And Spitroast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsmonden Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2012 |
| Playtime Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2017 |
| Horsmonden Winter Warmers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Horsmonden Kindergarten Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2009 |
| Impact Food Group At Horsmonden Primary School School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Pavilion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Davenport Vineyards Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| The Ceramic Studio Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Gun And Spitroast
What is The Gun And Spitroast's food hygiene rating?
The Gun And Spitroast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Gun And Spitroast 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gun And Spitroast last inspected?
The Gun And Spitroast was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Gun And Spitroast?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gun And Spitroast 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 Gun And Spitroast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Gun And Spitroast 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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