Gourmet Garlic food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Gourmet Garlic 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 24 November 2025, 9 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tunbridge Wells ratings →
Address: New Park Farm, Groombridge Road, Groombridge, TN3 9PT
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Gourmet Garlic among the 866 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 | 866 | 83% | ← Gourmet Garlic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 38 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 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 Gourmet Garlic 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 Gourmet Garlic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groombridge Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Groombridge Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Groombridge Pre School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Spa Valley Railway Groombridge Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2025 |
| Hunnibuns Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2024 |
| Groombridge General Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2020 |
| Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Ashurst Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Gourmet Garlic
What is Gourmet Garlic's food hygiene rating?
Gourmet Garlic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Gourmet Garlic 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 Gourmet Garlic last inspected?
Gourmet Garlic was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 9 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 Gourmet Garlic?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gourmet Garlic compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,043 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and Gourmet Garlic is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Gourmet Garlic 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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