Notcutts Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tunbridge Wells
Notcutts Garden Centre 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 12 August 2025, 10 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: Tonbridge Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QN
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Notcutts Garden Centre 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% | ← Notcutts Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Notcutts Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2019 |
| B\&Q Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Caterlink At Oakley School Tunbridge Wells School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cornford House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| Core Strength Works Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Notcutts Garden Centre
What is Notcutts Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
Notcutts Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Notcutts Garden Centre 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 Notcutts Garden Centre last inspected?
Notcutts Garden Centre was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
How does Notcutts Garden Centre 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 Notcutts Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Notcutts Garden Centre 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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Notcutts Garden Centre is one of 32 rated food businesses in Pembury. See every hygiene rating in Pembury →
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