1,013 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 78.0% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Tonbridge and Malling are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Tonbridge and Malling currently has 1,013 registered food businesses. Of these, 937 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 0 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Service Station | ME20 7AD | 2 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Bites N Melts | TN9 1DR | 2 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| B\&M Retail Ltd | 2 | Nov 07, 2024 | |
| Gaab Kao | TN9 1DL | 2 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Happy Garden | TN15 8DA | 2 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Joiners Arms | ME19 6LU | 2 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Larkfield Tandoori | ME20 6QJ | 2 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Man Of Kent | TN9 1HG | 2 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | ME20 7PT | 2 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| St George's Church | 2 | Nov 24, 2024 | |
| The Pup Cup Limited | TN9 1BB | 2 | Jul 09, 2024 |
| The Rose Revived | 2 | Jan 17, 2025 | |
| Turmeric Square | ME19 4AU | 2 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Vital Haven | TN10 | 2 | Aug 19, 2025 |
There are currently 731 food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Tonbridge and Malling depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.