Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: The Village Bakers Ltd, 2 The Square, Hadlow, TN11 0DD
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway 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 Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 September 2023 |
| Hadlow Superstore/Premier Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 September 2025 |
| Barnies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Hadlow Parish Council Community Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Hadlow Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| The Contract Dining Company Ltd At Hadlow Primary School School/college/university | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Rainbow Out Of School Clubs School/college/university | 102 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 October 2024 |
| A.S.W. Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway
What is Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway last inspected?
Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway 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, and Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Hadlow Village Bakery & Takeaway 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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