Florence's Tea Room food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tunbridge Wells
Florence's Tea Room 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 30 November 2025, 7 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: West Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1AB
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Florence's Tea Room 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% | ← Florence's Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Florence's Tea Room 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 Florence's Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goudhurst Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Burgess Stores Retailers - other | 164 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Marys Church Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| Goudhurst Newsagents Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2011 |
| Trottenden Meats Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2006 |
| Goudhurst Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2024 |
| Taywell Farm Shop And Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Florence's Tea Room
What is Florence's Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Florence's Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 30 November 2025.
Is Florence's Tea Room 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 Florence's Tea Room last inspected?
Florence's Tea Room was last inspected on 30 November 2025, 7 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 Florence's Tea Room?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Florence's Tea Room 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 Florence's Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Florence's Tea Room 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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