Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Costcutter 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 15 September 2023, more than 2 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: 1 - 2 The Broadway, High Street, Hadlow, TN11 0BZ
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Very 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Barnies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Hadlow Parish Council Community Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Hadlow Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| The Contract Dining Company Ltd At Hadlow Primary School School/college/university | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Rainbow Out Of School Clubs School/college/university | 81 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 October 2024 |
| A.S.W. Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Weathered And Worn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 15 September 2023.
Is Costcutter 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 15 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter 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 Costcutter holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Costcutter 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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