The Malling Jug

Kent

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Malling Jug scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 8 January 2026 by Tonbridge and Malling.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Malling Jug, from April 2019 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Malling Jug.

Food hygiene rating history for The Malling Jug
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
18 April 2019	4 / 5	Good
8 January 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Malling Jug in Kent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

52 High Street,
West Malling,
Kent,

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

Who inspects The Malling Jug?

Food hygiene at The Malling Jug 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 Malling Jug

What is The Malling Jug’s food hygiene rating?

The Malling Jug has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 January 2026.

When was The Malling Jug last inspected?

The Malling Jug was last inspected by Tonbridge and Malling on 8 January 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.