Woodcock Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
Woodcock Inn 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 10 October 2025, 9 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.
Address: Woodcock Lane, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4HT
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodcock Inn 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% | ← Woodcock Inn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Woodcock Inn 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 Woodcock Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Benenden C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2019 |
| Benenden's Community Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Benenden Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2012 |
| St Georges Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
| Hinxden Farm Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 February 2026 |
| The Holt Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Benenden Girls School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Woodcock Inn
What is Woodcock Inn's food hygiene rating?
Woodcock Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Woodcock Inn 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 Woodcock Inn last inspected?
Woodcock Inn was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Woodcock Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodcock Inn 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 Woodcock Inn holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Woodcock Inn 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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