Pearl & Oyster
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Pearl & Oyster is a mobile caterer located at The Hop Farm Country Park, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6PY, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Tonbridge and Malling oversees 1,019 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tonbridge and Malling is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 12 July 2024.
Details
- Business Type
- Mobile caterer
- Address
- The Hop Farm Country Park, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge
- Postcode
- TN12 6PY
- Local Authority
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1263473
Rating History
| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2024-07-12 |
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Pearl & Oyster?
Pearl & Oyster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tonbridge and Malling.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a mobile caterer?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Pearl & Oyster last inspected?
Pearl & Oyster was last inspected on 2026-03-13. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Pearl & Oyster located?
Pearl & Oyster is located at The Hop Farm Country Park, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge , TN12 6PY, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN12 postcode area.