Wine Mill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Wine Mill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 19 December 2019, more than 6 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tunbridge Wells ratings →
Address: 131 - 135 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6DS
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How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Wine Mill sits behind roughly 866 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 866 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 11% | ← Wine Mill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 38 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Wine Mill 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 Wine Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Storehouse Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2013 |
| Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy School/college/university | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Sun Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Foresters Arms P H Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Oliver's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| The Snack Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Paddock Wood Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Babyccino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Wine Mill
What is Wine Mill's food hygiene rating?
Wine Mill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 19 December 2019.
Is Wine Mill 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wine Mill last inspected?
Wine Mill was last inspected on 19 December 2019, more than 6 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 Wine Mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wine Mill compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,043 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while Wine Mill holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Wine Mill 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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