Downingbury Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Downingbury Farm Shop 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 23 March 2021, more than 5 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: Maidstone Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AD
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Downingbury Farm Shop 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% | ← Downingbury Farm Shop | |
| 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 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 Downingbury Farm 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 Downingbury Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice In The Weald Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Lexington At Kent College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Spring Hill Trout Waters Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Hazeldene House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Downingbury Farm Shop
What is Downingbury Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Downingbury Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 23 March 2021.
Is Downingbury Farm Shop 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 Downingbury Farm Shop last inspected?
Downingbury Farm Shop was last inspected on 23 March 2021, more than 5 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 Downingbury Farm Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Downingbury Farm 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, while Downingbury Farm Shop holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Downingbury Farm 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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