Bricklayers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
Bricklayers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bricklayers Arms was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tonbridge and Malling ratings →
Address: 440 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6SA
How this rating has changed
Bricklayers Arms was re-inspected on 27 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Bricklayers Arms among the 775 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 775 | 80% | ← Bricklayers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 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 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 Bricklayers Arms 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 Bricklayers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe House Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Brighter Living UK Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Brookfield Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Flourish Food At Brookfield Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Flourish Food At Brookfield Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Ditton Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Esso Londis Ditton Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Arthur's Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Bricklayers Arms
What is Bricklayers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Bricklayers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 27 August 2026.
Is Bricklayers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bricklayers Arms last inspected?
Bricklayers Arms was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Bricklayers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bricklayers Arms compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 973 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Bricklayers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Bricklayers Arms 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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