Dads and Tots food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Wealden
Dads and Tots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2023, 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 Bartholomews Church Batts Bridge Road, Maresfield, TN22 2HJ
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Dads and Tots among the 1,015 places in Wealden holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← Dads and Tots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Dads and Tots 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 Dads and Tots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St.Barts Community Breakfast Club and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Timehealth Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2022 |
| Nyetimber Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Dads and Tots
What is Dads and Tots's food hygiene rating?
Dads and Tots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 10 June 2023.
Is Dads and Tots 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dads and Tots last inspected?
Dads and Tots was last inspected on 10 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dads and Tots?
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 Dads and Tots compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Dads and Tots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Dads and Tots 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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