1,081 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 83.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Tunbridge Wells are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 1,081 registered food businesses for Tunbridge Wells. Of these, 1,038 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 9 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Food And Wine | TN3 0HL | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| Bassetts Farm Tearoom And Cafe | TN12 7HE | 1 | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Camden Food Bazar | TN1 2RA | 1 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill | TN1 2AS | 1 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Downtown Fish Bar | TN1 1YP | 1 | Sep 01, 2026 |
| Momentum Coffee | TN1 1RB | 1 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Smiths Bakery | TN4 9HT | 1 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Thai Orchid | TN4 0PB | 1 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Vanchi Restaurant | TN2 4JU | 1 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Heath Stores | TN12 8HT | 2 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Negishi Sushi | TN17 3HF | 2 | May 06, 2026 |
| Polka Deli Ltd | TN4 8AU | 2 | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Rosita's MortaDeli | TN17 3JU | 2 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Rusbridge Bakery | TN4 0PB | 2 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| The Hopbine Inn | TN12 7NE | 2 | Jul 22, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 866 food businesses in Tunbridge Wells with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.4% 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 Tunbridge Wells 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.