Mel Bowden Catering
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Mel Bowden Catering is a other catering premises located at Masonic Hall, St Marys Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, TN15 7AN, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.
Details
- Business Type
- Other catering premises
- Address
- Masonic Hall, St Marys Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks
- Postcode
- TN15 7AN
- Local Authority
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1414465
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Mel Bowden Catering?
Mel Bowden Catering has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5, as assessed by Tonbridge and Malling.
What does a food hygiene rating of 3 mean for a other catering premises?
A rating of 3 means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory but some improvement is needed. The inspector found areas where standards could be raised, and the business should take steps to address these issues before the next inspection.
When was Mel Bowden Catering last inspected?
Mel Bowden Catering was last inspected on 2025-05-29. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
How can Mel Bowden Catering improve its rating?
Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.
Where is Mel Bowden Catering located?
Mel Bowden Catering is located at Masonic Hall, St Marys Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks , TN15 7AN, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN15 postcode area.