Hawkhurst Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Hawkhurst Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: 2 Deanborough House, Highgate Hill, Hawkhurst, TN18 4JU
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Hawkhurst Local sits behind roughly 974 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Hawkhurst Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovely's Of Hawkhurst Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Hawkhurst Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Hawkhurst Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Prince Of Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Zan Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 June 2026 |
| Kino Digital Ltd Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Hawkhurst Local
What is Hawkhurst Local's food hygiene rating?
Hawkhurst Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Hawkhurst Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hawkhurst Local last inspected?
Hawkhurst Local was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hawkhurst Local compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while Hawkhurst Local holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Hawkhurst Local 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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