Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 17 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: Kingswood Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4UL
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 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% | ← Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 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 Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunorlan Park Stores Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Dunorlan Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Birkin Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Constitutional Club TW Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Beulah Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| AXA Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Fullers Butchers And Farm Shop Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Barnardo's Meadows Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
Questions about Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital
What is Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital last inspected?
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital?
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 Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 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 Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital 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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