What is the average food hygiene rating in Tunbridge Wells?

The average food hygiene rating in Tunbridge Wells is 4.74 out of 5, across 1,032 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Tunbridge Wells compare with the national average for food hygiene?

82.7% of rated premises in Tunbridge Wells hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tunbridge Wells 143 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Tunbridge Wells have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

853 food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.7% of the 1,032 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Tunbridge Wells have a low hygiene rating?

16 food businesses in Tunbridge Wells are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Tunbridge Wells food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tunbridge Wells (1,076 establishments on record, 1,032 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Tunbridge Wells

In Tunbridge Wells, 82.7% of 1,032 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.74/5. These figures cover 1,076 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Tunbridge Wells has 853 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,032 rated premises (82.7%). 16 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 82.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +3.0 pp
National rank: 143 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Tunbridge Wells

5★ Very Good

853 (82.7%)

4★ Good

116 (11.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

47 (4.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 29 awaiting inspection and 15 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 29 awaiting inspection and 15 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Tunbridge Wells: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Tunbridge Wells?: The average food hygiene rating in Tunbridge Wells is 4.74 out of 5, across 1,032 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Tunbridge Wells compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 82.7% of rated premises in Tunbridge Wells hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tunbridge Wells 143 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Tunbridge Wells have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 853 food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.7% of the 1,032 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Tunbridge Wells have a low hygiene rating?: 16 food businesses in Tunbridge Wells are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Tunbridge Wells food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tunbridge Wells (1,076 establishments on record, 1,032 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Tunbridge Wells

Paddock Wood ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Paddock Wood Social Club, 57 Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge · TN12 6DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
St Johns Kebab And PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · St Johns Kebab Pizza, 109 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN4 9TU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Southborough Woodlands PreschoolCaring Premises · Bright Horizons Southborough, Woodlands Pre School And Nursery, Church Road, Southborough · TN4 0RU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Chartwells At St Gregorys Catholic SchoolSchool/college/university · St Gregorys Roman Catholic Comprehensive School, Reynolds Lane, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN4 9XL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
BasilRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 56 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN4 9NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Benenden Girls SchoolSchool/college/university · Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent · TN17 4AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Cranbrook Local / PremierRetailers - other · 19 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent · TN17 3HF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Five GuysRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 113 - 115 Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN1 1QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Mount Ephraim HouseCaring Premises · Greensleeves Homes Trust, Mount Ephraim House, 88 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells · TN4 8BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
The Old FishmarketRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sankeys Oyster Bar, The Old Fish Market, The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells · TN2 5TN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Poppins RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN1 2AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Spa HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Langton Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN4 8XJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Tunbridge Wells

The Weald CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Angley Park, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent · TN17 2PN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 July 2025
Birchwood House Rest HomeCaring Premises · Birchwood House, Stockland Green Road, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells · TN3 0TU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 July 2025
Camden Food BazarRetailers - other · Camden Food Bazaar, 135 - 137 Camden Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN1 2RA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026
Momentum CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN1 1RB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Bassetts Farm Tearoom And CafeOther catering premises · Bassetts, Hastings Road, Matfield, Tonbridge · TN12 7HE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
NiihawRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 83 Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN1 1PX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 April 2026
SignatureRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent · TN4 8AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
Rusbridge BakeryRetailers - other · Rusbridge Bakers, 53 London Road, Southborough, Royal Tunbridge Wells · TN4 0PB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,076 real Food Standards Agency records for Tunbridge Wells, of which 1,032 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.