Shires Oast food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tonbridge and Malling
Shires Oast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 18 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 Hop Farm Country Park, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Shires Oast among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% 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 | 760 | 79% | ← Shires Oast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 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 81 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 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 Shires Oast 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 Shires Oast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnies Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Brookers Oast Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| HLR Catering Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Kent Survival Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Pearl & Oyster Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Powder Mill Bar Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Dray Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taywell Ice Creams Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Shires Oast
What is Shires Oast's food hygiene rating?
Shires Oast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Shires Oast 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shires Oast last inspected?
Shires Oast was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 18 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 Shires Oast?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shires Oast compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Shires Oast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Shires Oast 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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