Potash Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Tonbridge and Malling
Potash Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 9 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: Apple Trees, Comp Lane, Platt, TN15 8NR
How this rating has changed
Potash Farm was re-inspected on 14 November 2025 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 November 2025 | Exempt 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 Potash Farm 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% | ← Potash Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Potash Farm 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 Potash Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Anchor Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| The Contract Dining Company At Platt Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cafe Du Monde Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| Great Comp Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| MFG Bracken Hill Londis Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| PimmyZ Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| TJ's Seafood Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Potash Farm
What is Potash Farm's food hygiene rating?
Potash Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Potash Farm 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Potash Farm last inspected?
Potash Farm was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 9 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 Potash Farm?
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 Potash Farm 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 Potash Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Potash Farm 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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