Hawkhurst Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tunbridge Wells
Hawkhurst Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 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: 2 Martins, Highgate Hill, Hawkhurst, TN18 4JY
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Hawkhurst Fish Bar 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% | ← Hawkhurst Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hawkhurst Fish Bar 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 Hawkhurst Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Hawkhurst Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Hawkhurst Local Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 September 2025 |
| Lovely's Of Hawkhurst Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Zan Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 June 2026 |
| Prince Of Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Kino Digital Ltd Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Hawkhurst Fish Bar
What is Hawkhurst Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Hawkhurst Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Hawkhurst Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hawkhurst Fish Bar last inspected?
Hawkhurst Fish Bar was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Hawkhurst Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hawkhurst Fish Bar 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 Hawkhurst Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Hawkhurst Fish Bar 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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