Hardens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tonbridge and Malling
Hardens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2024, more than 2 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: 12 High Street, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, TN15 7AD
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Hardens 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% | ← Hardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hardens 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 Hardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Lee Catering Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| The Bar At Wrotham Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Lemon & Thyme Catering Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 April 2025 |
| Mel Bowden Catering Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
| The Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 239 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd At St Georges Primary School School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| St George's Pre-School School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
Questions about Hardens
What is Hardens's food hygiene rating?
Hardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 29 January 2024.
Is Hardens 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hardens last inspected?
Hardens was last inspected on 29 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hardens?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hardens 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 Hardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Hardens 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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