Lambs Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
Lambs Larder 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 2 November 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 36 Broomfield, Bells Yew Green, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9AF
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Lambs Larder 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% | ← Lambs Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lambs Larder 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 Lambs Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Adventure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Abergavenny Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Forest Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Fullers Butchers And Farm Shop Limited Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Dundale Farm Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2015 |
| Impact Food Group At The Mead School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| AXA Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Birkin Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Lambs Larder
What is Lambs Larder's food hygiene rating?
Lambs Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 2 November 2020.
Is Lambs Larder 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 Lambs Larder last inspected?
Lambs Larder was last inspected on 2 November 2020, more than 5 years 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 Lambs Larder?
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 Lambs Larder compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Lambs Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Lambs Larder 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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