Hawkhurst House Care Suites food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tunbridge Wells
Hawkhurst House Care Suites 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 13 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: Hawkhurst House, Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, TN18 5EF
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Hawkhurst House Care Suites 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% | ← Hawkhurst House Care Suites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hawkhurst House Care Suites 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 Hawkhurst House Care Suites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley Coffee House And Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cranbrook Fishmongers Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| The Great House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Charity Farm Country Store (Shop) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2004 |
| Cranbrook Farm Shop And Nursery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Charity Farm Countrystore (The Trough) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Hawkhurst House Care Suites
What is Hawkhurst House Care Suites's food hygiene rating?
Hawkhurst House Care Suites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Hawkhurst House Care Suites 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 Hawkhurst House Care Suites last inspected?
Hawkhurst House Care Suites was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 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 Hawkhurst House Care Suites?
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 Hawkhurst House Care Suites 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 Hawkhurst House Care Suites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Hawkhurst House Care Suites 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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