The Eight Bells
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The Eight Bells is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Eight Bells, The Moor, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4NX, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 July 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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. Tunbridge Wells oversees 1,085 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tunbridge Wells is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Eight Bells, The Moor, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook
- Postcode
- TN18 4NX
- Local Authority
- Tunbridge Wells
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1739949
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Eight Bells?
The Eight Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tunbridge Wells.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
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 The Eight Bells last inspected?
The Eight Bells was last inspected on 2024-07-17. 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 The Eight Bells located?
The Eight Bells is located at Eight Bells, The Moor, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook , TN18 4NX, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN18 postcode area.