The Nest food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sevenoaks
The Nest holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 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: The Stables, Watermill House, Chevening Road, TN13 2RY
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Nest 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 Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Nest 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 Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Sailing Club (Bar Only) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Chevening School Nursery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Monique Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Amherst Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| DeJuTTT Atelier Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Holmesdale Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about The Nest
What is The Nest's food hygiene rating?
The Nest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 1 October 2024.
Is The Nest 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nest last inspected?
The Nest was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Nest?
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 The Nest compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Nest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Nest 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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