King William IV T/as North And South Leisure food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
King William IV T/as North And South Leisure holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 5 September 2024, 22 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: King William IV, 87 Hastings Road, Pembury, TN2 4JS
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so King William IV T/as North And South Leisure sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ← King William IV T/as North And South Leisure | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 King William IV T/as North And South Leisure 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 King William IV T/as North And South Leisure, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Cornford House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Hazeldene House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about King William IV T/as North And South Leisure
What is King William IV T/as North And South Leisure's food hygiene rating?
King William IV T/as North And South Leisure has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 5 September 2024.
Is King William IV T/as North And South Leisure 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was King William IV T/as North And South Leisure last inspected?
King William IV T/as North And South Leisure was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 King William IV T/as North And South Leisure?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 King William IV T/as North And South Leisure compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while King William IV T/as North And South Leisure holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects King William IV T/as North And South Leisure 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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