Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 April 2011, more than 15 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: Bayham & Lamberhurst Bowls Club, Furnace Lane, Lamberhurst, TN3 8LJ
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls among the 860 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% 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 | 860 | 83% | ← Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls 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 Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elephants Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Fidgets Pre School And Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Victoria House Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bewl Rookery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 April 2026 |
| Teise And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Old Vine Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2020 |
| Lamberhurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls
What is Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls's food hygiene rating?
Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 13 April 2011.
Is Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls last inspected?
Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls was last inspected on 13 April 2011, more than 15 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 Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Bayham And Lamberhurst Bowls 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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