The Old House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Old House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: The Old House, Redwell Lane, Ightham, TN15 9EH
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The Old House 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% | ← The Old House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old House 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 The Old House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hutch Deli \& Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Skips Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering Ltd At Ightham Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Ightham Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Perfetto Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| The George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| Community Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Old House
What is The Old House's food hygiene rating?
The Old House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Old House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old House last inspected?
The Old House was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 The Old House?
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 The Old House 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 The Old House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Old House 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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