Tunbridge Wells Hospital

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Tunbridge Wells Hospital is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Road, Pembury, TN2 4QJ, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 October 2024, 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. 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 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
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Road, Pembury
Postcode
TN2 4QJ
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
46338

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Tunbridge Wells Hospital?

Tunbridge Wells Hospital 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 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 Tunbridge Wells Hospital last inspected?

Tunbridge Wells Hospital was last inspected on 2024-10-30. 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 Tunbridge Wells Hospital located?

Tunbridge Wells Hospital is located at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Road, Pembury , TN2 4QJ, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN2 postcode area.