The George food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The George 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 30 June 2026, 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tonbridge and Malling ratings →
Address: George Inn, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe, ME19 5DR
How this rating has changed
The George was re-inspected on 30 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The George among the 775 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 | 775 | 80% | ← The George | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 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 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 The George 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 George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowleys Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Field And Churn Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Rainforest Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Vigo Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Vigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Vigo Supermarket T/A Londis Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Vigo Village School Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Little Gems Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The George
What is The George's food hygiene rating?
The George has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 30 June 2026.
Is The George 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 George last inspected?
The George was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 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 George?
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 The George compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 973 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and The George is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The George 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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