Little Forest Pre-School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sevenoaks
Little Forest Pre-School 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: Gay Dawn Farm, Pennis Lane, Fawkham, DA3 8LY
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Little Forest Pre-School 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% | ← Little Forest Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Forest Pre-School 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 Little Forest Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Hartley Primary Academy School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Play2gether School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Roundash Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Squirrel Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2020 |
| Hartley Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Eureka Sun Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Old Downs Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Hartley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Little Forest Pre-School
What is Little Forest Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Little Forest Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Little Forest Pre-School 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 Little Forest Pre-School last inspected?
Little Forest Pre-School was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Little Forest Pre-School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Forest Pre-School compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Little Forest Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Little Forest Pre-School 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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