Odunje At The Bull

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-08-14

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Odunje At The Bull is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Bull Inn, The Street, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DE, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). 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. 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
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Bull Inn, The Street, Benenden, Cranbrook
Postcode
TN17 4DE
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1858687

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Odunje At The Bull?

Odunje At The Bull has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Tunbridge Wells.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Odunje At The Bull last inspected?

Odunje At The Bull was last inspected on 2025-08-14. 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 Odunje At The Bull 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 Odunje At The Bull located?

Odunje At The Bull is located at The Bull Inn, The Street, Benenden, Cranbrook , TN17 4DE, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN17 postcode area.