Meow's Takeaway

Southborough

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 Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 14 September 2026 by Tunbridge Wells.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Meow's Takeaway, from October 2021 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Meow's Takeaway.

Food hygiene rating history for Meow's Takeaway
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
11 October 2021	5 / 5	Very good
17 February 2025	2 / 5	Improvement necessary
14 September 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Meow's Takeaway in Southborough 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?

Meows Fish Bar,
7A Western Road,
Southborough,
Tunbridge Wells,
TN4 0HQ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Meow's Takeaway. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Meow's Takeaway?

Food hygiene at Meow's Takeaway is inspected by Tunbridge Wells, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Meow's Takeaway

What is Meow's Takeaway’s food hygiene rating?

Meow's Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 September 2026.

When was Meow's Takeaway last inspected?

Meow's Takeaway was last inspected by Tunbridge Wells on 14 September 2026.

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.