Multi Choice food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Multi Choice 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
This is a fresh result: Multi Choice was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Johns News, 117 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TU
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Multi Choice 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% | ← Multi Choice | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Multi Choice 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 Multi Choice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Even Flow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Bogeys Other catering premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Burger Buddies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Galitos /Monster Burgerz /Greek Gyros / Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Basil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| BP M And S Simply Food Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Crossways Community Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2012 |
Questions about Multi Choice
What is Multi Choice's food hygiene rating?
Multi Choice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Multi Choice 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 Multi Choice last inspected?
Multi Choice was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Multi Choice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Multi Choice 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 Multi Choice holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Multi Choice 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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