Castle Court (White Oaks) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tonbridge and Malling
Castle Court (White Oaks) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2025, 8 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: Castle Court, Hadlow Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1QU
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Castle Court (White Oaks) 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% | ← Castle Court (White Oaks) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Castle Court (White Oaks) 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 Castle Court (White Oaks), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Marine Fish Bar Other catering premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Marks And Spencer Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Blooming Olives Day Nursery Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Compass At Tonbridge School School/college/university | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Mr Mulligan's Dino Golf Tonbridge Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
Questions about Castle Court (White Oaks)
What is Castle Court (White Oaks)'s food hygiene rating?
Castle Court (White Oaks) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Castle Court (White Oaks) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Court (White Oaks) last inspected?
Castle Court (White Oaks) was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Castle Court (White Oaks)?
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 Castle Court (White Oaks) 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 Castle Court (White Oaks) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Castle Court (White Oaks) 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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