Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tonbridge and Malling
Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: East Peckham Village Hall, Bush Road, East Peckham, TN12 5LL
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham 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% | ← Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham 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 Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| East Peckham Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| The Pound Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bush, Blackbird And Thrush Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
| East Peckham Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2025 |
| Hale Place Care Solutions Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| The Mulberry Tree Coffee Shop At Brookside Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham
What is Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham's food hygiene rating?
Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham last inspected?
Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham 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 Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham 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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