Flowersmiths At The Pavilion food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Flowersmiths At The Pavilion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 August 2024, 23 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: Free Standing Fruit Stall, The Pavilion, Tonbridge, TN9 1TE
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Flowersmiths At The Pavilion 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% | ← Flowersmiths At The Pavilion | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Flowersmiths At The Pavilion 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 Flowersmiths At The Pavilion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Cafe Comma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Ian Chatfield Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Basil Wholefoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Flowersmiths At The Pavilion
What is Flowersmiths At The Pavilion's food hygiene rating?
Flowersmiths At The Pavilion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Flowersmiths At The Pavilion 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flowersmiths At The Pavilion last inspected?
Flowersmiths At The Pavilion was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 Flowersmiths At The Pavilion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flowersmiths At The Pavilion 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 Flowersmiths At The Pavilion holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Flowersmiths At The Pavilion 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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