The Fair Trade Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
The Fair Trade Shop 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 2004, more than 22 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: St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6DZ
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Fair Trade Shop 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 Fair Trade Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Fair Trade Shop 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 Fair Trade Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Andrews Anglian And Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| St Andrews Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2011 |
| Scalliwags Pre School Caring Premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Snack Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Paddock Wood Service Station Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| Foresters Arms P H Pub/bar/nightclub | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy School/college/university | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Wine Mill Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 December 2019 |
Questions about The Fair Trade Shop
What is The Fair Trade Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Fair Trade Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 19 January 2004.
Is The Fair Trade Shop 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 The Fair Trade Shop last inspected?
The Fair Trade Shop was last inspected on 19 January 2004, more than 22 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 The Fair Trade Shop?
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 The Fair Trade Shop 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 Fair Trade Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Fair Trade Shop 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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