The Weald Wine Cellars food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
The Weald Wine Cellars holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 February 2022, more than 4 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: Moor Hill House, Moor Hill, Hawkhurst, TN18 4PF
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Weald Wine Cellars sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ← The Weald Wine Cellars | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Weald Wine Cellars 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 The Weald Wine Cellars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Galliford Try - Bowles Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Hawkhurst Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Hawkhurst Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Hawkhurst Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 September 2025 |
| Zan Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 June 2026 |
Questions about The Weald Wine Cellars
What is The Weald Wine Cellars's food hygiene rating?
The Weald Wine Cellars has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 11 February 2022.
Is The Weald Wine Cellars safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Weald Wine Cellars last inspected?
The Weald Wine Cellars was last inspected on 11 February 2022, more than 4 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 The Weald Wine Cellars?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Weald Wine Cellars compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while The Weald Wine Cellars holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Weald Wine Cellars 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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