Normans Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
Normans Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Essington House, High Street, Eynsford, DA4 0AB
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Normans Butchers among the 669 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ← Normans Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Normans Butchers none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Normans Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Anthony Roper Primary School School/college/university | 368 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2024 |
| Bridge House Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Malt Shovel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| The Farningham Day Nursery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Farningham Friday Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Normans Butchers
What is Normans Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Normans Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Normans Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Normans Butchers last inspected?
Normans Butchers was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Normans Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Normans Butchers compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Normans Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Normans Butchers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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