Cornford House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tunbridge Wells
Cornford House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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.
Address: Cornford Lane, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QS
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Cornford House 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% | ← Cornford House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 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 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 Cornford House 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 Cornford House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Oakley School Tunbridge Wells School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Greggswood Stores Premier Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2007 |
| Beechwood School Limited School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Barnardo's Meadows Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2019 |
| B\&Q Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Cornford House
What is Cornford House's food hygiene rating?
Cornford House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Cornford House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cornford House last inspected?
Cornford House was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Cornford House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cornford House 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 Cornford House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Cornford House 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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