What is the average food hygiene rating in Sevenoaks?

The average food hygiene rating in Sevenoaks is 4.67 out of 5, across 851 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Sevenoaks compare with the national average for food hygiene?

77.8% of rated premises in Sevenoaks hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sevenoaks 212 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Sevenoaks have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

662 food businesses in Sevenoaks hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.8% of the 851 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Sevenoaks have a low hygiene rating?

19 food businesses in Sevenoaks are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Sevenoaks food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sevenoaks (950 establishments on record, 851 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Sevenoaks

In Sevenoaks, 77.8% of 851 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.67/5. These figures cover 950 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Sevenoaks has 662 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 851 rated premises (77.8%). 19 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 77.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -1.9 pp
National rank: 212 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Sevenoaks

5★ Very Good

662 (77.8%)

4★ Good

122 (14.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

48 (5.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 56 awaiting inspection and 43 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 56 awaiting inspection and 43 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Sevenoaks: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Sevenoaks?: The average food hygiene rating in Sevenoaks is 4.67 out of 5, across 851 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Sevenoaks compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77.8% of rated premises in Sevenoaks hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sevenoaks 212 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Sevenoaks have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 662 food businesses in Sevenoaks hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.8% of the 851 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Sevenoaks have a low hygiene rating?: 19 food businesses in Sevenoaks are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Sevenoaks food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sevenoaks (950 establishments on record, 851 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Sevenoaks

Knole Park Golf ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Knole Park Golf Club, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, Kent · TN15 0HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Evolve Childrens Care LtdCaring Premises · DA13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Mac & Cheese CompanyMobile caterer · DA3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Lullingstone Roman VillaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Kent · DA4 0JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
FRUITEAMobile caterer · TN14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Crumb & Get ItOther catering premises · Coolings Nurseries, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Kent · TN14 7NN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Bough Beech Sailing ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Bough Beech Sailing Club, Winkhurst Green Road, Bough Beech, Edenbridge · TN8 7AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Munchkin KitchenOther catering premises · TN8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Southdowns Residents Cafe And StoresRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Retirement Homes Association, Gorringe Avenue, South Darenth, KENT · DA4 9LG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
BatchelorsRetailers - other · 4 The Square, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent · TN13 2AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
AbcateringRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre, Garrolds Close, Swanley, Kent · BR8 7BF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Garden CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cafe, The Elms Nursery, Bough Beech Road, Four Elms · TN8 6ND
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Sevenoaks

MK Goldcoast ShitoOther catering premises · BR8
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2025
Ganga RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ganga, 47 High Street, Seal, Kent · TN15 0AW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
IcelandRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 25A, London Road, Swanley, KENT · BR8 7TG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Shoreham Village StoresRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 35 High Street, Shoreham, KENT · TN14 7TB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 September 2025
Age UK HollybushCaring Premises · Holly Bush Court, Hollybush Close, Sevenoaks, KENT · TN13 3UX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Seal Supermarket LMTRetailers - other · 21A High Street, Seal, Kent · TN15 0AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 October 2025
Towes (Premier) Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 19 - 21 High Street, Swanley, KENT · BR8 8AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2024
Best OneRetailers - other · 122 London Road, Dunton Green, KENT · TN13 2UT
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 950 real Food Standards Agency records for Sevenoaks, of which 851 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.