Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tonbridge and Malling
Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2023, 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: Danmark House, 116 Common Road, Chatham, ME5 9RG
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School 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% | ← Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding 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 Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebells Catering And Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Buckmore Park Karting Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bridgewood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bridgewood Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Catkins Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2012 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Burham School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Edenwood Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School
What is Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School's food hygiene rating?
Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 14 July 2023.
Is Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School last inspected?
Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School was last inspected on 14 July 2023, 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 Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School 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 Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Nutkins Tea Room At Squirrels Riding 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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