Brenchley Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Brenchley Post Office 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 April 2005, more than 21 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: 3 Old Palace, High Street, Brenchley, TN12 7NL
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Brenchley Post Office 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% | ← Brenchley Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brenchley Post Office 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 Brenchley Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Bull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Halfway House Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Grays Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Little Birches Brenchley Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Brenchley Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Hononton Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2011 |
| The Hopbine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Ceramic Studio Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Brenchley Post Office
What is Brenchley Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Brenchley Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 22 April 2005.
Is Brenchley Post Office 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 Brenchley Post Office last inspected?
Brenchley Post Office was last inspected on 22 April 2005, more than 21 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 Brenchley Post Office?
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 Brenchley Post Office 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 Brenchley Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Brenchley Post Office 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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