Hawkhurst Cafe Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tunbridge Wells
Hawkhurst Cafe Limited 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 5 September 2024, 22 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: Hawkhurst Cafe, 4 - 5 Deanborough House, Highgate Hill, TN18 4JU
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Hawkhurst Cafe Limited 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% | ← Hawkhurst Cafe Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hawkhurst Cafe Limited 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 Hawkhurst Cafe Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Hawkhurst Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Hawkhurst Local Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 September 2025 |
| Lovely's Of Hawkhurst Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Prince Of Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Zan Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 June 2026 |
| Kino Digital Ltd Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Hawkhurst Cafe Limited
What is Hawkhurst Cafe Limited's food hygiene rating?
Hawkhurst Cafe Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Hawkhurst Cafe Limited 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 Hawkhurst Cafe Limited last inspected?
Hawkhurst Cafe Limited was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Hawkhurst Cafe Limited?
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 Hawkhurst Cafe Limited 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 Hawkhurst Cafe Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Hawkhurst Cafe Limited 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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