Lakeland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Lakeland 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 22 March 2012, more than 14 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: 7 - 9 Monson Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1LS
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Lakeland 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% | ← Lakeland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Abbeyfield South Downs Ltd Caring Premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Assembly Hall Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Fine Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Dulce's Patisserie Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bella Capri Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Carrs Chemist Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2015 |
| Frookeats Limited Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Lakeland
What is Lakeland's food hygiene rating?
Lakeland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 22 March 2012.
Is Lakeland 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 Lakeland last inspected?
Lakeland was last inspected on 22 March 2012, more than 14 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 Lakeland?
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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Lakeland 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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