Cook food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Cook 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 31 August 2023, more than 2 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: 84 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1AP
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Cook sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Cook | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cook 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 Cook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Humphrey Bean Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| 65mm Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Goodfella's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Bridge Deli Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Cook
What is Cook's food hygiene rating?
Cook has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Cook 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 Cook last inspected?
Cook was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. 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 Cook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cook compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while Cook holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Cook 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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