Grub Shack Ltd food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tunbridge Wells
Grub Shack Ltd 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 10 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Jubilee, Tenterden Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3PA
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Grub Shack Ltd 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% | ← Grub Shack Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grub Shack Ltd 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 Grub Shack Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Prep Cranbrook School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| TN17 Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Village Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Milk House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| P H And P E Skinner Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Sissinghurst Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Sissinghurst Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Learning Tree Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2013 |
Questions about Grub Shack Ltd
What is Grub Shack Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Grub Shack Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Grub Shack Ltd 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 Grub Shack Ltd last inspected?
Grub Shack Ltd was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 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 Grub Shack Ltd?
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 Grub Shack Ltd 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 Grub Shack Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Grub Shack Ltd 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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