The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall 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 4 October 2024, 21 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: Masonic Hall, St Marys Road, Wrotham, TN15 7AN
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% 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 | 760 | 79% | ← The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 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 81 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 Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall 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 Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Catering Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Lemon & Thyme Catering Other catering premises | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 April 2025 |
| Mel Bowden Catering Other catering premises | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
| Hardens Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| The Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd At St Georges Primary School School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| St George's Pre-School School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
Questions about The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall
What is The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 4 October 2024.
Is The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall 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 Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall last inspected?
The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 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 Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall?
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 Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall 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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