St Marys Church Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tunbridge Wells
St Marys Church Kitchen 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 14 December 2022, more than 3 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: St Marys Church, High Street, Goudhurst, TN17 1AL
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts St Marys Church Kitchen 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% | ← St Marys Church Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Marys Church Kitchen 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 St Marys Church Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Stores Retailers - other | 14 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Goudhurst Newsagents Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2011 |
| Goudhurst Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Florence's Tea Room Other catering premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
| Trottenden Meats Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2006 |
| Goudhurst Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2024 |
| Taywell Farm Shop And Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about St Marys Church Kitchen
What is St Marys Church Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Church Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 14 December 2022.
Is St Marys Church Kitchen 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 St Marys Church Kitchen last inspected?
St Marys Church Kitchen was last inspected on 14 December 2022, more than 3 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 St Marys Church Kitchen?
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 St Marys Church Kitchen 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 St Marys Church Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects St Marys Church Kitchen 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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