Water Lane Walled Garden
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Water Lane Walled Garden is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Walled Nursery, Water Lane, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 5DH, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 December 2025, 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 0 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- The Walled Nursery, Water Lane, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook
- Postcode
- TN18 5DH
- Local Authority
- Tunbridge Wells
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1890359
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Water Lane Walled Garden?
Water Lane Walled Garden 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Water Lane Walled Garden last inspected?
Water Lane Walled Garden was last inspected on 2025-12-09. 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 Water Lane Walled Garden located?
Water Lane Walled Garden is located at The Walled Nursery, Water Lane, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook , TN18 5DH, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN18 postcode area.