Costcutter Leybourne food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Costcutter Leybourne 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
This is a fresh result: Costcutter Leybourne was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 78 Hawley Drive, Leybourne, West Malling, ME19 5FL
How this rating has changed
Costcutter Leybourne has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 30 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Costcutter Leybourne 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% | ← Costcutter Leybourne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Costcutter Leybourne 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 Costcutter Leybourne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Valley Invicta Primary School School/college/university | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bulunga Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Average Doughs Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Breakfast \& Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Caterlink Limited At Ryarsh Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Frank's Restaurant And Mussel Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Angel Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter Leybourne
What is Costcutter Leybourne's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter Leybourne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Costcutter Leybourne 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 Costcutter Leybourne last inspected?
Costcutter Leybourne was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Costcutter Leybourne?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Costcutter Leybourne 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 Costcutter Leybourne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Costcutter Leybourne 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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