Superdrug food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Superdrug 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 5 February 2024, 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: 24 - 28 Calverley Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2TB
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Superdrug sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ← Superdrug | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Superdrug 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 Superdrug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulce's Patisserie Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Bella Capri Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Cup 109 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Even Flow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Frookeats Limited Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Superdrug
What is Superdrug's food hygiene rating?
Superdrug has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 5 February 2024.
Is Superdrug 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 Superdrug last inspected?
Superdrug was last inspected on 5 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Superdrug?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Superdrug 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 Superdrug holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Superdrug 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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