Pembury Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Pembury Village Stores 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 6 March 2023, more than 3 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: 122 - 126 Henwood Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4LN
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Pembury Village Stores 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% | ← Pembury Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pembury Village Stores 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 Pembury Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinderversity Pembury Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2020 |
| Happy Days Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Cornford House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Hazeldene House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Pembury Village Stores
What is Pembury Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pembury Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 6 March 2023.
Is Pembury Village Stores 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 Pembury Village Stores last inspected?
Pembury Village Stores was last inspected on 6 March 2023, more than 3 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 Pembury Village Stores?
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 Pembury Village Stores 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 Pembury Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Pembury Village Stores 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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