Bean Smitten food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tunbridge Wells
Bean Smitten holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2014, 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: Cedar Gables, London Road, Flimwell, TN5 7QA
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Bean Smitten 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% | ← Bean Smitten | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bean Smitten 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 Bean Smitten, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley House B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Kilndown Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2005 |
| Arena Pursuits Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2012 |
| Scotney Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| The Waterfront Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Small Holding Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 February 2025 |
| Bedgebury Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bedgebury Pinetum, Forestry England Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Bean Smitten
What is Bean Smitten's food hygiene rating?
Bean Smitten has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 4 June 2014.
Is Bean Smitten 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bean Smitten last inspected?
Bean Smitten was last inspected on 4 June 2014, 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 Bean Smitten?
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 Bean Smitten 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 Bean Smitten is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Bean Smitten 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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