Duke Of York food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
Duke Of York 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 12 May 2025, 13 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: 17 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TD
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Duke Of York 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% | ← Duke Of York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Duke Of York 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 Duke Of York, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs Eleven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Charlotte's In The Pantiles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Framptons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Casa Da Claudia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cassidy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Bamnamu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Aura Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Corkk Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Duke Of York
What is Duke Of York's food hygiene rating?
Duke Of York has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 12 May 2025.
Is Duke Of York 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 Duke Of York last inspected?
Duke Of York was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 13 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 Duke Of York?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duke Of York 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 Duke Of York is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Duke Of York 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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