Humphrey's Of Kings Hill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tonbridge and Malling
Humphrey's Of Kings Hill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 17 June 2025, 12 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.
Address: 19 Queen Street, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4DA
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Humphrey's Of Kings Hill 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% | ← Humphrey's Of Kings Hill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Humphrey's Of Kings Hill 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 Humphrey's Of Kings Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Liberty Square Sports Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Memphis Belle Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| PepperHomies Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Panku Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Radish Food Services Group Ltd@ Kings Hill Primary School School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aldi Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Humphrey's Of Kings Hill
What is Humphrey's Of Kings Hill's food hygiene rating?
Humphrey's Of Kings Hill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Humphrey's Of Kings Hill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Humphrey's Of Kings Hill last inspected?
Humphrey's Of Kings Hill was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Humphrey's Of Kings Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Humphrey's Of Kings Hill 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 Humphrey's Of Kings Hill holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Humphrey's Of Kings Hill 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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