Goudhurst Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tunbridge Wells
Goudhurst Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Goudhurst Inn, Cranbrook Road, Goudhurst, TN17 1DX
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Goudhurst Inn 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% | ← Goudhurst Inn | |
| 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 Goudhurst Inn 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 Goudhurst Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taywell Farm Shop And Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
| Goudhurst Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2011 |
| Burgess Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Marys Church Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| Goudhurst Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Florence's Tea Room Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
| Trottenden Meats Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2006 |
Questions about Goudhurst Inn
What is Goudhurst Inn's food hygiene rating?
Goudhurst Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Goudhurst Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Goudhurst Inn last inspected?
Goudhurst Inn was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 Goudhurst Inn?
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 Goudhurst Inn 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 Goudhurst Inn holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Goudhurst Inn 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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