The Rye Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
The Rye Bakery 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 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tunbridge Wells ratings →
Address: Rye Bakery, 4 Colonnade, Rye Road, TN18 4ES
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Rye Bakery among the 866 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 | 866 | 83% | ← The Rye Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 38 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 Rye Bakery 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 Rye Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkhurst Pharmacy Retailers - other | 5 yards away | Exempt | |
| Colonnade Kebab And Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Park Farm Butchers Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Kino Digital Ltd Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Prince Of Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Zan Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 June 2026 |
Questions about The Rye Bakery
What is The Rye Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Rye Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Rye Bakery 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 The Rye Bakery last inspected?
The Rye Bakery was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 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 Rye Bakery?
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 Rye Bakery compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,043 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and The Rye Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Rye Bakery 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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