Bill's Tunbridge Wells food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tunbridge Wells
Bill's Tunbridge Wells holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Bill's Tunbridge Wells was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bills, Times Square, Lime Hill Road, TN1 1LJ
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bill's Tunbridge Wells sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ← Bill's Tunbridge Wells | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bill's Tunbridge Wells 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 Bill's Tunbridge Wells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil Wholefoods Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cup 109 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| German Doner Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bella Capri Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Fine Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Bill's Tunbridge Wells
What is Bill's Tunbridge Wells's food hygiene rating?
Bill's Tunbridge Wells has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Bill's Tunbridge Wells safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bill's Tunbridge Wells last inspected?
Bill's Tunbridge Wells was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Bill's Tunbridge Wells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bill's Tunbridge Wells compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while Bill's Tunbridge Wells holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Bill's Tunbridge Wells 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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