Food hygiene ratings in West Kingsdown
There are 23 food businesses in West Kingsdown with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Sevenoaks Council. A further 2 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in West Kingsdown
76% of rated businesses in West Kingsdown hold the top score of 5, and 76% hold a 4 or better. 3 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Sevenoaks as a whole, 78% of rated food businesses hold a 5. West Kingsdown is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 16 | 76% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 10% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 5% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in West Kingsdown
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Bello Pizzeria Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Kings Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 1 June 2026 |
| Rajdani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 November 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in West Kingsdown
How many food businesses in West Kingsdown have a hygiene rating?
23 food businesses in West Kingsdown have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Sevenoaks Council. 21 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in West Kingsdown?
76% of rated businesses in West Kingsdown hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in West Kingsdown?
3 food businesses in West Kingsdown hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in West Kingsdown?
Environmental health officers at Sevenoaks Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Sevenoaks
- Swanley 86 places
- Edenbridge 61 places
- Westerham 44 places
- Riverhead 23 places
- Longfield 22 places
- Otford 21 places
- Kemsing 20 places
- Dunton Green 20 places
Food businesses in West Kingsdown
- Bello Pizzeria Ltd 1 - Major improvement necessary
- CAF 5 - Very good
- Caterlink @ St Edmunds C Of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- Co-op 5 - Very good
- Hollyville Cafe 5 - Very good
- Kings Garden 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Lchandiworks Exempt
- Manordene 5 - Very good
- Morrisons Daily 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Oasis Transport Cafe 5 - Very good
- Rajdani 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Silverleigh Health And Leisure Centre 5 - Very good
- Smith's Catering 5 - Very good
- St Edmund's Centre 5 - Very good
- St Edmund's Church (Pop In) 5 - Very good
- Starry Hospitality Ltd T/a Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Suters Delicatessen 5 - Very good
- The Community Cupboard 5 - Very good
- The Portobello Inn 5 - Very good
- Twenty Mile Service Station 5 - Very good
- West Kingsdown Kebab 5 - Very good
- West Kingsdown Pharmacy Exempt
- West Kingsdown Pre School 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.