The Freemasons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Freemasons Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 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: 267 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5JR
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The Freemasons Arms 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 Freemasons Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Freemasons Arms 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 Freemasons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Hill Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Ham Hill Stores Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Five Acre Wood SEN School-Snodland Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Chartwells At Holmesdale Technology College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Leybourne Lakes Country Park (Refuel) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Jesse's (2) Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Kelly's Market Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Elior UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about The Freemasons Arms
What is The Freemasons Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Freemasons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 25 February 2025.
Is The Freemasons Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Freemasons Arms last inspected?
The Freemasons Arms was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Freemasons Arms?
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 The Freemasons Arms 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 Freemasons Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Freemasons Arms 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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