Waterside Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tunbridge Wells
Waterside Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Waterside Cafe was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hawkhurst Fish Farm, Hastings Road, Hawkhurst, TN18 4RT
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Waterside Cafe 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% | ← Waterside Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Waterside Cafe 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 Waterside Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| The Weald Wine Cellars Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2022 |
| Galliford Try - Bowles Lodge Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Hawkhurst Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Kino Digital Ltd Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Zan Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Waterside Cafe
What is Waterside Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Waterside Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Waterside Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterside Cafe last inspected?
Waterside Cafe was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Waterside Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Waterside Cafe 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 Waterside Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Waterside Cafe 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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