Bright Horizons Tonbridge

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Bright Horizons Tonbridge is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 29 Pembury Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JB, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 January 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 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. 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. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
29 Pembury Road, Tonbridge, Kent
Postcode
TN9 2JB
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
291159

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bright Horizons Tonbridge?

Bright Horizons Tonbridge 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Bright Horizons Tonbridge last inspected?

Bright Horizons Tonbridge was last inspected on 2026-01-27. 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 Bright Horizons Tonbridge located?

Bright Horizons Tonbridge is located at 29 Pembury Road, Tonbridge, Kent , TN9 2JB, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN9 postcode area.