Hildenborough PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Hildenborough PFS 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
This is a fresh result: Hildenborough PFS was inspected on 20 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: Brookside, London Road, Hildenborough
How this rating has changed
Hildenborough PFS was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 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 Hildenborough PFS 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% | ← Hildenborough PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hildenborough PFS 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 Hildenborough PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Hilden Park School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Baristo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Hilden Golf And Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Hyllden Heights Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Nizels Golf And Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Munchkins Cafe And Tuck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Hildenborough PFS
What is Hildenborough PFS's food hygiene rating?
Hildenborough PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Hildenborough PFS 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 Hildenborough PFS last inspected?
Hildenborough PFS was last inspected on 20 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 Hildenborough PFS?
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 Hildenborough PFS 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 Hildenborough PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Hildenborough PFS 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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