Impact Food Group At The Mead School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tunbridge Wells
Impact Food Group At The Mead School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 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: The Mead School, 16 Frant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Impact Food Group At The Mead School among the 860 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% 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 | 860 | 83% | ← Impact Food Group At The Mead School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Impact Food Group At The Mead 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 Impact Food Group At The Mead School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Danny's Grill Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Family Tea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Eggs Eleven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Charlotte's In The Pantiles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group At The Mead School
What is Impact Food Group At The Mead School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group At The Mead School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Impact Food Group At The Mead School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Impact Food Group At The Mead School last inspected?
Impact Food Group At The Mead School was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 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 Impact Food Group At The Mead School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group At The Mead 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, and Impact Food Group At The Mead School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Impact Food Group At The Mead 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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