The Restoration food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
The Restoration holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: 13 Bank Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1UW
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Restoration 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 Restoration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 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 Very 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 Restoration 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 Restoration, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Eat For Energy Health Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Especially Health Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Cupp Bubble Tea - Sevenoaks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Joe & The Juice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Gail's Sevenoaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
Questions about The Restoration
What is The Restoration's food hygiene rating?
The Restoration has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 26 July 2024.
Is The Restoration 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Restoration last inspected?
The Restoration was last inspected on 26 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 Restoration?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Restoration compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Restoration is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Restoration 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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