Hawkhurst has 33 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
88% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 19% of food businesses in Hawkhurst.
5 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–33 of 33 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 465 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Tonbridge | 237 | 4.5/5 | 65% |
| Southborough | 53 | 4.5/5 | 70% |
| Staplehurst | 49 | 4.9/5 | 87% |
| Paddock Wood | 46 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Rusthall and Langton Green | 36 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
There are currently 33 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hawkhurst, out of 641,134 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hawkhurst, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Hawkhurst hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hawkhurst are carried out by Tunbridge Wells. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Hawkhurst was last updated on 11 July 2026.