Hachiko food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tunbridge Wells
Hachiko holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: Kit Stone, 7 Vale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1BS
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Hachiko 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% | ← Hachiko | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hachiko 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 Hachiko, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Fine Wines Of Mayfield Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Coffee Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Gail's Tunbridge Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Corkk Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aura Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bamnamu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Hachiko
What is Hachiko's food hygiene rating?
Hachiko has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Hachiko 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hachiko last inspected?
Hachiko was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Hachiko?
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 Hachiko 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 Hachiko is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Hachiko 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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