Falconhurst Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sevenoaks
Falconhurst Farm Shop 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 22 October 2024, 20 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: Farm Shop, Falconhurst, Cowden Pound Road, TN8 5NR
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Falconhurst Farm Shop 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% | ← Falconhurst Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Falconhurst Farm 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 Falconhurst Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| The Queens Arms Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Wheeler's Wagon Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| The Greyhound Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Falconhurst Farm Shop
What is Falconhurst Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Falconhurst Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Falconhurst Farm 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Falconhurst Farm Shop last inspected?
Falconhurst Farm Shop was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Falconhurst Farm 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 Falconhurst Farm Shop compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Falconhurst Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Falconhurst Farm 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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