Robin Hood Freehouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
Robin Hood Freehouse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 September 2024, 22 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: 49 High Street, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8BT
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Robin Hood Freehouse sits behind roughly 894 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ← Robin Hood Freehouse | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Robin Hood Freehouse 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 Robin Hood Freehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Green Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Plaxtol Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Raj Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Sun Do Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Greensleeves Lunch Club Other catering premises | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Royal Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Robin Hood Freehouse
What is Robin Hood Freehouse's food hygiene rating?
Robin Hood Freehouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 9 September 2024.
Is Robin Hood Freehouse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Robin Hood Freehouse last inspected?
Robin Hood Freehouse was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 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 Robin Hood Freehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Robin Hood Freehouse 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 Robin Hood Freehouse holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Robin Hood Freehouse 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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