The Milk House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
The Milk House 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: The Street, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2JG
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Milk House 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 Milk House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Milk House 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 Milk House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN17 Food And Wine Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Village Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Sissinghurst Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Learning Tree Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2013 |
| Sissinghurst Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| P H And P E Skinner Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Grub Shack Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Cranbrook Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2001 |
Questions about The Milk House
What is The Milk House's food hygiene rating?
The Milk House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 6 March 2025.
Is The Milk House 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 Milk House last inspected?
The Milk House was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months 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 Milk House?
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 The Milk House 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 Milk House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Milk House 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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