New Best Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
New Best Co holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 November 2023, more than 2 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: Costcutter, 58 High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AJ
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so New Best Co sits behind roughly 787 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ← New Best Co | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 New Best Co 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 New Best Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinocchio's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Back 2 The Future Records Other catering premises | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bridges Caring Premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 July 2023 |
| Istanbul Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Paydens Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Exempt | |
| Magic Wok Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| T A Allman Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about New Best Co
What is New Best Co's food hygiene rating?
New Best Co has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sevenoaks Council on 7 November 2023.
Is New Best Co safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New Best Co last inspected?
New Best Co was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 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 New Best Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Best Co compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while New Best Co holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects New Best Co 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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