Town Lock Day Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tonbridge and Malling
Town Lock Day Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 31 July 2023, more than 2 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: Townlock House, Lockside, Tonbridge, TN9 1EA
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Town Lock Day Centre sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Town Lock Day Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Town Lock Day Centre 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 Town Lock Day Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Olives Day Nursery Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Marks And Spencer Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bridge Deli Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Gurkha Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Chilli Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Havet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| City Market Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Town Lock Day Centre
What is Town Lock Day Centre's food hygiene rating?
Town Lock Day Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 31 July 2023.
Is Town Lock Day Centre 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Town Lock Day Centre last inspected?
Town Lock Day Centre was last inspected on 31 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Town Lock Day Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Town Lock Day Centre 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, while Town Lock Day Centre holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Town Lock Day Centre 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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