Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tunbridge Wells
Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 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: The Schools At Somerhill, Somerhill, Tudeley, TN11 0NJ
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School 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% | ← Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School 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 Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deo's Shop 'N' Save Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Littleview Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services At Weald Of Kent Grammar School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Independent Catering Management At Royal Rise Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Clip N Climb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| C And S Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School
What is Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School's food hygiene rating?
Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School last inspected?
Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 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 Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School 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 Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Holroyd Howe At Somerhill School 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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