Stop N Save food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Stop N Save 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 9 August 2017, more than 8 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: 105 St James Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2HQ
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Stop N Save 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% | ← Stop N Save | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Stop N Save 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 Stop N Save, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2011 |
| Cafe Viva Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Black Horse P H Pub/bar/nightclub | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2022 |
| Bagel Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Camden Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Beulah Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| CTN Fast Food Limited T/a Flamevilla Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Charlie's Angels Kitchens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Stop N Save
What is Stop N Save's food hygiene rating?
Stop N Save has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 9 August 2017.
Is Stop N Save 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 Stop N Save last inspected?
Stop N Save was last inspected on 9 August 2017, more than 8 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 Stop N Save?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stop N Save 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 Stop N Save is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Stop N Save 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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