The Opera House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
The Opera House 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 8 April 2026, 3 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: J D Wetherspoons, The Opera House, 88 Mount Pleasant Road, TN1 1RT
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Opera House among the 860 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 | 860 | 83% | ← The Opera House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Opera House 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 The Opera House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bella Capri Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Cup 109 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Fine Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Dulce's Patisserie Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about The Opera House
What is The Opera House's food hygiene rating?
The Opera House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 8 April 2026.
Is The Opera House 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 The Opera House last inspected?
The Opera House was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 The Opera House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Opera House compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and The Opera House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Opera House 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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