Ham Hill Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Ham Hill Stores 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 1 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 226 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5JG
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Ham Hill Stores among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← Ham Hill Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Ham Hill Stores 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 Ham Hill Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Hill Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Five Acre Wood SEN School-Snodland Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Chartwells At Holmesdale Technology College School/college/university | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Jesse's (2) Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Elior UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Avante Care And Support Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Clocktower Childcare Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract Dining Company At Snodland Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Ham Hill Stores
What is Ham Hill Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ham Hill Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 1 September 2023.
Is Ham Hill Stores 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 Ham Hill Stores last inspected?
Ham Hill Stores was last inspected on 1 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Ham Hill Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ham Hill Stores 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, and Ham Hill Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Ham Hill Stores 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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