Oliver's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tunbridge Wells
Oliver's 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
The rating dates from 8 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: Olivers Fish And Chips, 89 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6DS
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Oliver's 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% | ← Oliver's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Oliver's 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 Oliver's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babyccino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Pomfret Brothers Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee Paddock Wood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Jempsons Local Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Community Storehouse Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2013 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2006 |
Questions about Oliver's
What is Oliver's's food hygiene rating?
Oliver's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Oliver's 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 Oliver's last inspected?
Oliver's was last inspected on 8 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 Oliver's?
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 Oliver's 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 Oliver's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Oliver's 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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