Foresters Arms P H food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
Foresters Arms P H 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 5 December 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tunbridge Wells ratings →
Address: Foresters Arms, 86 Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6DX
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How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Foresters Arms P H among the 866 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% 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 | 866 | 83% | ← Foresters Arms P H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 38 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 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 Foresters Arms P H 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 Foresters Arms P H, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snack Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy School/college/university | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Wine Mill Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 December 2019 |
| The Community Storehouse Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2013 |
| Sun Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Paddock Wood Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Oliver's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Babyccino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Foresters Arms P H
What is Foresters Arms P H's food hygiene rating?
Foresters Arms P H has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Foresters Arms P H 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 Foresters Arms P H last inspected?
Foresters Arms P H was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Foresters Arms P H?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Foresters Arms P H compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,043 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and Foresters Arms P H is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Foresters Arms P H 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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