The Pig And Pickle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Pig And Pickle holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: The Amherst Inn, Sevenoaks Road, Seal Chart, TN15 0HB
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pig And Pickle sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← The Pig And Pickle | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Pig And Pickle 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 The Pig And Pickle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Jontys Little Feasts Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Corban Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Chart Farm Venison Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Nourish Contract Catering Ltd At Ightham Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about The Pig And Pickle
What is The Pig And Pickle's food hygiene rating?
The Pig And Pickle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 23 January 2026.
Is The Pig And Pickle safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pig And Pickle last inspected?
The Pig And Pickle was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 The Pig And Pickle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pig And Pickle 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, while The Pig And Pickle holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Pig And Pickle 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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