A 'n' D Bargain Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
A 'n' D Bargain Food Store 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: 38 High Street, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5DA
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts A 'n' D Bargain Food Store among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% 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 | 760 | 79% | ← A 'n' D Bargain Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 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 A 'n' D Bargain Food Store 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 A 'n' D Bargain Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Bakehouse Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Dragon Boat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Favorite Chicken \& Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Collards Veg Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Elior UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Devonshire Rooms Pre-School Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about A 'n' D Bargain Food Store
What is A 'n' D Bargain Food Store's food hygiene rating?
A 'n' D Bargain Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 16 January 2026.
Is A 'n' D Bargain Food Store 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 A 'n' D Bargain Food Store last inspected?
A 'n' D Bargain Food Store was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A 'n' D Bargain Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 A 'n' D Bargain Food Store compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and A 'n' D Bargain Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects A 'n' D Bargain Food Store 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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