Trottenden Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Trottenden Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2006, more than 20 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: Hammonds Barn, Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, TN17 1EU
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Trottenden Meats 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% | ← Trottenden Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Trottenden Meats 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 Trottenden Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goudhurst Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Florence's Tea Room Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
| St Marys Church Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| Burgess Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Goudhurst Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2011 |
| Carp Catchers Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Goudhurst Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2024 |
| Goupie Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
Questions about Trottenden Meats
What is Trottenden Meats's food hygiene rating?
Trottenden Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 19 January 2006.
Is Trottenden Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Trottenden Meats last inspected?
Trottenden Meats was last inspected on 19 January 2006, more than 20 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 Trottenden Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Trottenden Meats 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 Trottenden Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Trottenden Meats 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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