The Montreal Estate food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
The Montreal Estate 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 24 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Montreal Estate Office, Penn Farm, Penn Lane, TN14 6BG
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Montreal Estate 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 Montreal Estate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Montreal Estate 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 Montreal Estate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stable Tea Rooms And Shop At Emmetts Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Ide Hill Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about The Montreal Estate
What is The Montreal Estate's food hygiene rating?
The Montreal Estate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 24 March 2025.
Is The Montreal Estate 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 Montreal Estate last inspected?
The Montreal Estate was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 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 Montreal Estate?
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 The Montreal Estate compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Montreal Estate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Montreal Estate 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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