Bush, Blackbird And Thrush food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
Bush, Blackbird And Thrush holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 28 July 2025, 11 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: Bush Blackbird And Thrush, 194 Bush Road, East Peckham, TN12 5LN
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Bush, Blackbird And Thrush sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Bush, Blackbird And Thrush | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bush, Blackbird And Thrush 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 Bush, Blackbird And Thrush, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, East Peckham Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Mulberry Tree Coffee Shop At Brookside Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Emma's Kitchen At East Peckham CP School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Khan Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| The Village Butcher And Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Village Coffee And Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| East Peckham Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Bush, Blackbird And Thrush
What is Bush, Blackbird And Thrush's food hygiene rating?
Bush, Blackbird And Thrush has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Bush, Blackbird And Thrush 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bush, Blackbird And Thrush last inspected?
Bush, Blackbird And Thrush was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 Bush, Blackbird And Thrush?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bush, Blackbird And Thrush 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, while Bush, Blackbird And Thrush holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Bush, Blackbird And Thrush 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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