Sherwood Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Sherwood Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 October 2012, more than 13 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 92 Sherwood Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3LH
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sherwood Stores sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ← Sherwood Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Sherwood Stores 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 Sherwood Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnardo's Meadows Primary School School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Beechwood School Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Constitutional Club TW Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Dunorlan Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| Beulah Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2011 |
| Cafe Viva Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Sherwood Stores
What is Sherwood Stores's food hygiene rating?
Sherwood Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 18 October 2012.
Is Sherwood Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sherwood Stores last inspected?
Sherwood Stores was last inspected on 18 October 2012, more than 13 years 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 Sherwood Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sherwood Stores compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while Sherwood Stores holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Sherwood Stores 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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