Open House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tonbridge and Malling
Open House 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
The rating dates from 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Philips Church, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Open House 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% | ← Open House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Open House 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 Open House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bexley Country Markets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Bakers Of Bexley Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Bexley Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Albany Park Baptist Church Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bexley Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Open House
What is Open House's food hygiene rating?
Open House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Open House 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 Open House last inspected?
Open House was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 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 Open House?
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 Open House 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 Open House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Open House 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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