Shell Waitrose John Abbott food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Shell Waitrose John Abbott 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: 54 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2SA
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Shell Waitrose John Abbott 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% | ← Shell Waitrose John Abbott | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shell Waitrose John Abbott 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 Shell Waitrose John Abbott, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Catering Management Ltd At The Judd School School/college/university | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Tonbridge Caring Premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Living Well Tonbridge Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Lidl Foodstores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| ABM Catering At North Kent College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| El Mariachi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Indi18 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Shell Waitrose John Abbott
What is Shell Waitrose John Abbott's food hygiene rating?
Shell Waitrose John Abbott has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Shell Waitrose John Abbott 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 Shell Waitrose John Abbott last inspected?
Shell Waitrose John Abbott was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 months 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 Shell Waitrose John Abbott?
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 Shell Waitrose John Abbott 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 Shell Waitrose John Abbott is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Shell Waitrose John Abbott 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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