Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tunbridge Wells
Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 June 2026, 3 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tunbridge Wells ratings →
Address: Paddock Wood County Primary School, Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6JE
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How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy among the 866 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 | 866 | 83% | ← Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 38 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 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 Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy 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 Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Mill Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 December 2019 |
| The Community Storehouse Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2013 |
| The Snack Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Foresters Arms P H Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Sun Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Oliver's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Paddock Wood Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Babyccino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy
What is Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy last inspected?
Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy was last inspected on 8 June 2026, 3 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 Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,043 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy 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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