Bidborough Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Bidborough Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 March 2012, more than 14 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 99 Bidborough Ridge, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0XB
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bidborough Service Station 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% | ← Bidborough Service Station | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bidborough Service Station 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 Bidborough Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cafe In The Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Broomhill Bank School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Christ Church Community Larder Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2021 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| AliKats Kids Club School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| ABM Catering At North Kent College School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Bidborough Service Station
What is Bidborough Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Bidborough Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 15 March 2012.
Is Bidborough Service Station 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bidborough Service Station last inspected?
Bidborough Service Station was last inspected on 15 March 2012, more than 14 years 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 Bidborough Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bidborough Service Station 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 Bidborough Service Station holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Bidborough Service Station 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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