The Flying Dutchman

Tonbridge

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 16 October 2024 by Tonbridge and Malling.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Flying Dutchman, from October 2021 to October 2024. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Flying Dutchman.

Food hygiene rating history for The Flying Dutchman
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
22 October 2021	5 / 5	Very good
16 October 2024	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Flying Dutchman in Tonbridge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

118 Tonbridge Road,
Hildenborough,
Tonbridge,
Kent,
TN11 9EN

The Flying Dutchman Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Flying Dutchman. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Flying Dutchman?

Food hygiene at The Flying Dutchman is inspected by Tonbridge and Malling, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.tmbc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Flying Dutchman

What is The Flying Dutchman’s food hygiene rating?

The Flying Dutchman has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 October 2024.

When was The Flying Dutchman last inspected?

The Flying Dutchman was last inspected by Tonbridge and Malling on 16 October 2024.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.