Marlowes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tunbridge Wells
Marlowes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: The Bedford, 2 High Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UX
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Marlowes 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% | ← Marlowes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marlowes 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 Marlowes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Fine Wines Of Mayfield Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Canvas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Gail's Tunbridge Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Corkk Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aura Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Coffee Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Bamnamu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Marlowes
What is Marlowes's food hygiene rating?
Marlowes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Marlowes 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marlowes last inspected?
Marlowes was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months 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 Marlowes?
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 Marlowes 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 Marlowes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Marlowes 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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