Station House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tonbridge and Malling
Station House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 18 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: 8 Barden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TS
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Station House sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Station House | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Station House 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 Station House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Mariachi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Indi18 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Avebury Avenue Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Cafe Comma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Basil Wholefoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Station House
What is Station House's food hygiene rating?
Station House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Station House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Station House last inspected?
Station House was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 Station House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Station House 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 Station House holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Station House 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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