Old Swan Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Old Swan Farm Shop 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
The rating dates from 29 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: Old Swan Farm, Lamberhurst Quarter, Lamberhurst, TN3 8AR
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Old Swan Farm Shop 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% | ← Old Swan Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Old Swan Farm Shop 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 Old Swan Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bassetts Farm Tearoom And Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| Charrington Fruit Farm Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tunbridge Wells Curling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Dundale Farm Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2015 |
| Vanchi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Pembury Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| King William IV T/as North And South Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Old Swan Farm Shop
What is Old Swan Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Old Swan Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 29 March 2012.
Is Old Swan Farm Shop 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 Old Swan Farm Shop last inspected?
Old Swan Farm Shop was last inspected on 29 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 Old Swan Farm Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Swan Farm Shop 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 Old Swan Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Old Swan Farm Shop 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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