The Oaks Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tonbridge and Malling
The Oaks Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Oaks Nursery School, Riding Lane, Hildenborough, TN11 9HY
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Oaks Nursery 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% | ← The Oaks Nursery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Oaks Nursery 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 Oaks Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Hyllden Heights Care Home Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Hilden Park School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Hildenborough Service Station Harvest Energy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Emma's Kitchen At Stocks Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Baristo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Hilden Golf And Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about The Oaks Nursery
What is The Oaks Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Oaks Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 20 November 2024.
Is The Oaks Nursery 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oaks Nursery last inspected?
The Oaks Nursery was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 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 Oaks Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Oaks Nursery 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 The Oaks Nursery holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Oaks Nursery 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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