The Community Storehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
The Community Storehouse 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 13 September 2013, more than 12 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: The Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6DS
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Community Storehouse 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% | ← The Community Storehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Community Storehouse 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 The Community Storehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Mill Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 December 2019 |
| Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy School/college/university | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Oliver's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Sun Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Paddock Wood Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Paddock Wood Service Station Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| Babyccino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Foresters Arms P H Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about The Community Storehouse
What is The Community Storehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Community Storehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 13 September 2013.
Is The Community Storehouse 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 The Community Storehouse last inspected?
The Community Storehouse was last inspected on 13 September 2013, more than 12 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 The Community Storehouse?
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 The Community Storehouse 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 The Community Storehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Community Storehouse 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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