The Chocolate Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
The Chocolate Shop 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
This is a fresh result: The Chocolate Shop was inspected on 28 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Sevenoaks score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sevenoaks ratings →
Address: 69 London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1AX
How this rating has changed
The Chocolate Shop has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 28 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Chocolate Shop among the 685 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 79% 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 | 685 | 79% | ← The Chocolate Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 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 The Chocolate Shop 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 The Chocolate Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Jerkeez Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Lime Tree Work Shop Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Joe & The Juice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Gail's Sevenoaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cupp Bubble Tea - Sevenoaks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
Questions about The Chocolate Shop
What is The Chocolate Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Chocolate Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 28 August 2026.
Is The Chocolate Shop 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 The Chocolate Shop last inspected?
The Chocolate Shop was last inspected on 28 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chocolate Shop?
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 The Chocolate Shop compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
79% of the 862 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Chocolate Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Chocolate Shop 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/
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