1,057 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 79.4% 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,057 registered food businesses for Tonbridge and Malling. Of these, 970 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 79.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 1 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bites N Melts | TN9 1DR | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| A La Carte Spice | ME6 5DF | 2 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Aylesford Service Station | ME20 7AD | 2 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| B\&M Retail Ltd | 2 | Nov 07, 2024 | |
| Ditton Grill | ME20 6HE | 2 | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Gaab Kao | TN9 1DL | 2 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Highamwood Grill | TN10 4AE | 2 | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Joiners Arms | ME19 6LU | 2 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Kebab Express | TN9 2HR | 2 | Jul 07, 2026 |
| Larkfield Tandoori | ME20 6QJ | 2 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Love Eat | TN9 1TN | 2 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Man Of Kent | TN9 1HG | 2 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily | ME20 6QJ | 2 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Niihaw | TN9 1TJ | 2 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Nut Farms | TN15 | 2 | Mar 13, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 770 food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 79.4% 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.