Dulce's Patisserie food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Dulce's Patisserie 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 20 March 2026, 3 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: Dulces Patisserie, 141 Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SR
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Dulce's Patisserie 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% | ← Dulce's Patisserie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dulce's Patisserie 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 Dulce's Patisserie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Flow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Frookeats Limited Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2012 |
| Claire's Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bella Capri Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Dulce's Patisserie
What is Dulce's Patisserie's food hygiene rating?
Dulce's Patisserie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Dulce's Patisserie 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 Dulce's Patisserie last inspected?
Dulce's Patisserie was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Dulce's Patisserie?
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 Dulce's Patisserie 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 Dulce's Patisserie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Dulce's Patisserie 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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