Greensand Ridge Distillery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Tonbridge and Malling
Greensand Ridge Distillery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 August 2024, 22 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: Dene Court, Dene Park, Shipbourne Road, TN11 9NS
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Greensand Ridge Distillery among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← Greensand Ridge Distillery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Greensand Ridge Distillery 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 Greensand Ridge Distillery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Platters Kent Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Azra Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Shipbourne Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Mary's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Asanok Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Haywards Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Chartwells At Hugh Christie Technology College School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Greensand Ridge Distillery
What is Greensand Ridge Distillery's food hygiene rating?
Greensand Ridge Distillery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 22 August 2024.
Is Greensand Ridge Distillery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greensand Ridge Distillery last inspected?
Greensand Ridge Distillery was last inspected on 22 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greensand Ridge Distillery?
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 Greensand Ridge Distillery compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Greensand Ridge Distillery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Greensand Ridge Distillery 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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