The Hopbine

Matfield

Heads up: The Hopbine no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Tunbridge Wells. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Hopbine scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 14 October 2021 by Tunbridge Wells.

What does this rating mean?

The Hopbine in Matfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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?

Hopbine Inn,
Petteridge Lane,
Matfield,
Tonbridge,
TN12 7NE

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

Who inspects The Hopbine?

Food hygiene at The Hopbine 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 The Hopbine

What is The Hopbine’s food hygiene rating?

The Hopbine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 October 2021.

When was The Hopbine last inspected?

The Hopbine was last inspected by Tunbridge Wells on 14 October 2021.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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.

Has The Hopbine closed down?

The Hopbine no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Tunbridge Wells, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.