St Matts Community Food Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
St Matts Community Food Larder 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 23 February 2024, 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: St Matthews Church Hall, High Brooms Road, Southborough, TN4 9DA
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts St Matts Community Food Larder 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% | ← St Matts Community Food Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Matts Community Food Larder 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 St Matts Community Food Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about St Matts Community Food Larder
What is St Matts Community Food Larder's food hygiene rating?
St Matts Community Food Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 23 February 2024.
Is St Matts Community Food Larder 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 St Matts Community Food Larder last inspected?
St Matts Community Food Larder was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 St Matts Community Food Larder?
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 St Matts Community Food Larder 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 St Matts Community Food Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects St Matts Community Food Larder 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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