The Queens Arms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
The Queens Arms 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: Queens Arms, Hartfield Road, Cowden, TN8 5NP
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Queens Arms 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 Queens Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Queens Arms 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 Queens Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falconhurst Farm Shop Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Kentish Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| The Greyhound Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Wheeler's Wagon Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| The Fountain, Cowden Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| The Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Busy Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| King Henry VIII Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about The Queens Arms
What is The Queens Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 6 March 2026.
Is The Queens Arms 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 Queens Arms last inspected?
The Queens Arms was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Queens Arms?
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 The Queens Arms compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Queens Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Queens Arms 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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