The Grange food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tunbridge Wells
The Grange 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
This is a fresh result: The Grange was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Green, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DN
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Grange 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% | ← The Grange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Grange 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 Grange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benenden's Community Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Benenden Pre-School Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2012 |
| St Georges Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
| Benenden C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2019 |
| The Holt Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Benenden Girls School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Woodcock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about The Grange
What is The Grange's food hygiene rating?
The Grange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Grange 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 The Grange last inspected?
The Grange was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 The Grange?
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 The Grange 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 The Grange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Grange 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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Understanding this rating
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