Highamwood Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tonbridge and Malling
Highamwood Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Highamwood Grill was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tonbridge and Malling ratings →
Address: 16 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4AE
How this rating has changed
Highamwood Grill has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 20 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
| 20 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Highamwood Grill among the 775 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 | 775 | 80% | ← Highamwood Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Highamwood Grill 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 Highamwood Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Chartwells At Hugh Christie Technology College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Azra Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Mary's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Asanok Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Haywards Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Caterlink At Oakley School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Budgens - Three Elms Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Highamwood Grill
What is Highamwood Grill's food hygiene rating?
Highamwood Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Highamwood Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highamwood Grill last inspected?
Highamwood Grill was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Highamwood Grill?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highamwood Grill compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 973 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Highamwood Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Highamwood Grill 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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