The Joe Box food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tunbridge Wells
The Joe Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 July 2024, more than 2 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: Harwarton Farm, Lower Green Road, Speldhurst, TN3 0NB
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Joe Box 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 Joe Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Joe Box 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 Joe Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly Farm Shop & Cafe Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| AliKats Kids Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Broomhill Bank School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cheese Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Daily Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Joe Box
What is The Joe Box's food hygiene rating?
The Joe Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 1 July 2024.
Is The Joe Box 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Joe Box last inspected?
The Joe Box was last inspected on 1 July 2024, more than 2 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 The Joe Box?
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 The Joe Box 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 Joe Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Joe Box 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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