Ightham Mote (National Trust) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tonbridge and Malling
Ightham Mote (National Trust) 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
The rating dates from 28 April 2025, 14 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: Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, TN15 0NT
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Ightham Mote (National Trust) among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← Ightham Mote (National Trust) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Ightham Mote (National Trust) 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 Ightham Mote (National Trust), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough, Ivy Hatch Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Chaser Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
| St Giles Farmers Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Ightham Mote (National Trust)
What is Ightham Mote (National Trust)'s food hygiene rating?
Ightham Mote (National Trust) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 28 April 2025.
Is Ightham Mote (National Trust) 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 Ightham Mote (National Trust) last inspected?
Ightham Mote (National Trust) was last inspected on 28 April 2025, 14 months 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 Ightham Mote (National Trust)?
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 Ightham Mote (National Trust) 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, and Ightham Mote (National Trust) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Ightham Mote (National Trust) 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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