The Queens Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
The Queens Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Queens Inn, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, TN18 4EY
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Queens Inn 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 Queens Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Queens Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkhurst Community Fridge Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2020 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Hawkhurst Pharmacy Retailers - other | 89 yards away | Exempt | |
| Park Farm Butchers Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Rye Bakery Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Kino Digital Ltd Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Colonnade Kebab And Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about The Queens Inn
What is The Queens Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Queens Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Queens Inn last inspected?
The Queens Inn was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
How does The Queens Inn 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 Queens Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Queens Inn 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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The Queens Inn is one of 131 rated food businesses in Cranbrook. See every hygiene rating in Cranbrook →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk
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