The Community Cupboard food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sevenoaks
The Community Cupboard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, 23 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: Rear Of Gamecock Meadow, London Road, West Kingsdown, TN15 6EL
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Community Cupboard 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% | ← The Community Cupboard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 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 104 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 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 Community Cupboard 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 Community Cupboard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Church (Pop In) Other catering premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Portobello Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| West Kingsdown Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bello Pizzeria Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ St Edmunds C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Smith's Catering Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| St Edmund's Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Manordene Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Community Cupboard
What is The Community Cupboard's food hygiene rating?
The Community Cupboard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 29 July 2024.
Is The Community Cupboard 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Community Cupboard last inspected?
The Community Cupboard was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 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 The Community Cupboard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Community Cupboard compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Community Cupboard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Community Cupboard 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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