The Great House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
The Great House 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
This is a fresh result: The Great House was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Wellington Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 5EJ
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Great House 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% | ← The Great House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Great House 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 The Great House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough House School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Colonnade Kebab And Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Rye Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Hawkhurst Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lovely's Of Hawkhurst Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Hawkhurst Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Park Farm Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Hawkhurst Local Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Great House
What is The Great House's food hygiene rating?
The Great House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Great House 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 The Great House last inspected?
The Great House was last inspected on 13 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 The Great House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Great House 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 The Great House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Great House 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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