Tasting Den food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Wealden
Tasting Den holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2024, 19 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: Birchden Farm Broadwater Forest Lane, Broadwater Forest, Groombridge, TN3 9NR
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Tasting Den among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Tasting Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 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 Tasting Den 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 Tasting Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Truck Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Groombridge Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Groombridge Pre School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Tasting Den
What is Tasting Den's food hygiene rating?
Tasting Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Tasting Den 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tasting Den last inspected?
Tasting Den was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tasting Den?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tasting Den compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Tasting Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Tasting Den 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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