Basil food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tunbridge Wells
Basil holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Basil was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 56 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9NY
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Basil 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% | ← Basil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 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 Basil 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 Basil, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP M And S Simply Food Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Galitos /Monster Burgerz /Greek Gyros / Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Burger Buddies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Bogeys Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Even Flow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Crossways Community Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2012 |
| Abbeyfield Hale Court Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Basil Central Production Unit Other catering premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Basil
What is Basil's food hygiene rating?
Basil has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Basil 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Basil last inspected?
Basil was last inspected on 29 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 Basil?
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 Basil 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 Basil is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Basil 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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