Arena Pursuits food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tunbridge Wells
Arena Pursuits holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2012, more than 13 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: Rosemary Lane, Flimwell, Wadhurst, TN5 7PT
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Arena Pursuits 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% | ← Arena Pursuits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Arena Pursuits 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 Arena Pursuits, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybirds Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Ticehurst and Flimwell C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bean Smitten Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2014 |
| Buy The Weigh Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Spice Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 2024 |
| Ticehurst Market Garden Farmers/growers | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Village Store Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Arena Pursuits
What is Arena Pursuits's food hygiene rating?
Arena Pursuits has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 13 August 2012.
Is Arena Pursuits 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arena Pursuits last inspected?
Arena Pursuits was last inspected on 13 August 2012, more than 13 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 Arena Pursuits?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arena Pursuits 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 Arena Pursuits is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Arena Pursuits 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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