Bennett Memorial Diocesan School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tunbridge Wells
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 17 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Culverden Down, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bennett Memorial Diocesan School sits behind roughly 974 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Bennett Memorial Diocesan School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bennett Memorial Diocesan School 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 Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Community Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2012 |
| Abbeyfield Hale Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Even Flow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Bogeys Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Galitos /Monster Burgerz /Greek Gyros / Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Burger Buddies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| BP M And S Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Basil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
What is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School's food hygiene rating?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bennett Memorial Diocesan School last inspected?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Bennett Memorial Diocesan School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bennett Memorial Diocesan School 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 Bennett Memorial Diocesan School holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Bennett Memorial Diocesan School 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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