Little Sister food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tunbridge Wells
Little Sister holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 2 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: 154 London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PJ
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Little Sister 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% | ← Little Sister | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Sister 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 Little Sister, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Christ Church Community Larder Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2021 |
| Blended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Even Flow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Little Sister
What is Little Sister's food hygiene rating?
Little Sister has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Little Sister 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Sister last inspected?
Little Sister was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 Little Sister?
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 Little Sister 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 Little Sister is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Little Sister 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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