The Cardinals Error
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Cardinals Error is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2EP, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 November 2025, 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 0 — 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 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
- Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, Kent
- Postcode
- TN9 2EP
- Local Authority
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 944449
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Cardinals Error?
The Cardinals Error 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 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 Cardinals Error last inspected?
The Cardinals Error was last inspected on 2025-11-28. 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 Cardinals Error located?
The Cardinals Error is located at Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, Kent , TN9 2EP, in the Tonbridge and Malling local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN9 postcode area.