Bijou food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
Bijou 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 15 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Gastronomia Campo Vecchio, 16 Stone Street, Cranbrook, TN17 3HF
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Bijou 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% | ← Bijou | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bijou 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 Bijou, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kypseli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Cranbrook Local / Premier Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Willow And Sage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Arthur's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Negishi Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| E C Wilkes & Son Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| George Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Mrs T Potts Ltd Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
Questions about Bijou
What is Bijou's food hygiene rating?
Bijou has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Bijou 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 Bijou last inspected?
Bijou was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 23 months 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 Bijou?
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 Bijou 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 Bijou is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Bijou 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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Understanding this rating
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