Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tunbridge Wells
Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital was inspected on 24 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tunbridge Wells ratings →
Address: Wells Health Fordcombe Hospital, Fordcombe Road, Fordcombe, TN3 0RD
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital was re-inspected on 24 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital among the 866 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 | 866 | 83% | ← Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 38 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 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 Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital 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 Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Park Care Home Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Fordcombe C O E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Chafford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Blue India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 July 2026 |
| Langton Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2004 |
| Groombridge Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Gourmet Garlic Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Little Birches Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital
What is Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 24 July 2026.
Is Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital last inspected?
Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital was last inspected on 24 July 2026, a month 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 Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,043 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital 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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