The Sussex Biltong Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
The Sussex Biltong Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: 1 Vale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1BS
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Sussex Biltong Co 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% | ← The Sussex Biltong Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sussex Biltong Co 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 Sussex Biltong Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Fine Wines Of Mayfield Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Canvas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Coffee Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Gail's Tunbridge Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Corkk Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aura Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bamnamu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about The Sussex Biltong Co
What is The Sussex Biltong Co's food hygiene rating?
The Sussex Biltong Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 19 February 2025.
Is The Sussex Biltong Co 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sussex Biltong Co last inspected?
The Sussex Biltong Co was last inspected on 19 February 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 The Sussex Biltong Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Sussex Biltong Co 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 The Sussex Biltong Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Sussex Biltong Co 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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