The Beehive food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tunbridge Wells
The Beehive holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 9 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bishops Down County Primary School, Rydal Drive, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SU
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Beehive 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% | ← The Beehive | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Beehive 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 Beehive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Daily Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Hale Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Crossways Community Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2012 |
| Chamberlain Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Broomhill Bank School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bogeys Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| BP M And S Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about The Beehive
What is The Beehive's food hygiene rating?
The Beehive has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 9 September 2019.
Is The Beehive 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Beehive last inspected?
The Beehive was last inspected on 9 September 2019, more than 6 years 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 Beehive?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Beehive 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 The Beehive holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Beehive 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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