The Ceramic Studio food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
The Ceramic Studio 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
This is a fresh result: The Ceramic Studio was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Old Workshop, Hononton Farm, Furnace Lane, TN12 7BX
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ceramic Studio sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ← The Ceramic Studio | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ceramic Studio 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 Ceramic Studio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hononton Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2011 |
| Halfway House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Brenchley Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2005 |
| The Little Bull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Gun And Spitroast Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Horsmonden Winter Warmers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At Horsmonden Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Horsmonden Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2009 |
Questions about The Ceramic Studio
What is The Ceramic Studio's food hygiene rating?
The Ceramic Studio has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Ceramic Studio 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 Ceramic Studio last inspected?
The Ceramic Studio was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 The Ceramic Studio?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ceramic Studio compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while The Ceramic Studio holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Ceramic Studio 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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