The Foresters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tonbridge and Malling
The Foresters Arms 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 4 December 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: 51 - 52 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2RT
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Foresters Arms sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← The Foresters Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 The Foresters Arms 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 The Foresters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Catering Management Ltd At The Judd School School/college/university | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Tonbridge Caring Premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Lidl Foodstores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| ABM Catering At North Kent College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| El Mariachi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Indi18 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Avebury Avenue Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about The Foresters Arms
What is The Foresters Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Foresters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 4 December 2024.
Is The Foresters Arms 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 The Foresters Arms last inspected?
The Foresters Arms was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Foresters Arms?
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 The Foresters Arms compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while The Foresters Arms holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The Foresters Arms 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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