Castle Inn Hospitality food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
Castle Inn Hospitality 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 9 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Castle Inn, The Village, Chiddingstone, TN8 7AH
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Castle Inn Hospitality 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% | ← Castle Inn Hospitality | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Castle Inn Hospitality 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 Castle Inn Hospitality, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiddingstone Cafe (Formerly The Tulip Tree Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Chiddingstone Nursery School School/college/university | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Castle Inn Hospitality
What is Castle Inn Hospitality's food hygiene rating?
Castle Inn Hospitality has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 9 February 2023.
Is Castle Inn Hospitality 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 Castle Inn Hospitality last inspected?
Castle Inn Hospitality was last inspected on 9 February 2023, more than 3 years 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 Castle Inn Hospitality?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Inn Hospitality compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Inn Hospitality is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Castle Inn Hospitality 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
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