The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 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: Unit 7, Orchard Business Centre, Sanderson Way
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen 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 BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Clip N Climb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Deo's Shop 'N' Save Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Marks And Spencer Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Littleview Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen
What is The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 22 October 2024.
Is The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen last inspected?
The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The BBQ Hub/Ben's Kitchen 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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