Holroyd Howe At Bethany School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tunbridge Wells
Holroyd Howe At Bethany School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 July 2025, 12 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: Bethany School, Jarvis Lane, Goudhurst, TN17 1LB
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Holroyd Howe At Bethany School 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% | ← Holroyd Howe At Bethany School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Holroyd Howe At Bethany School 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 Holroyd Howe At Bethany School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| R F Kember & Sons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Tanner Farm Park Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2007 |
| Hawkhurst Bread Shed Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Sauly Events Limited Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Taywell Farm Shop And Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
| Goudhurst Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2024 |
| The Peacock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Goudhurst Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2011 |
Questions about Holroyd Howe At Bethany School
What is Holroyd Howe At Bethany School's food hygiene rating?
Holroyd Howe At Bethany School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 7 July 2025.
Is Holroyd Howe At Bethany School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holroyd Howe At Bethany School last inspected?
Holroyd Howe At Bethany School was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 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 Holroyd Howe At Bethany School?
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 Holroyd Howe At Bethany School 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 Holroyd Howe At Bethany School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Holroyd Howe At Bethany School 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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