Darent Hulme Barn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Sevenoaks
Darent Hulme Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Darenth Hulme, Shacklands Road, Shoreham, TN14 7TU
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Darent Hulme Barn 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% | ← Darent Hulme Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Darent Hulme Barn 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 Darent Hulme Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegates Farm Manufacturers/packers | 256 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shoreham Village Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Honey Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2026 |
| Shoreham Village Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Shoreham Village School Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| The Mount Vineyard Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Darent Hulme Barn
What is Darent Hulme Barn's food hygiene rating?
Darent Hulme Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 18 October 2019.
Is Darent Hulme Barn 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darent Hulme Barn last inspected?
Darent Hulme Barn was last inspected on 18 October 2019, more than 6 years 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 Darent Hulme Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darent Hulme Barn compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Darent Hulme Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Darent Hulme Barn 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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