Pinocchio's House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sevenoaks
Pinocchio's House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: 54 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AJ
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Pinocchio's House 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% | ← Pinocchio's House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 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 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 Pinocchio's House 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 Pinocchio's House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Best Co Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 November 2023 |
| Bridges Caring Premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 July 2023 |
| Istanbul Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Paydens Retailers - other | 25 yards away | Exempt | |
| Boyce's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2025 |
| Longhouse Malaysian Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Pinocchio's House
What is Pinocchio's House's food hygiene rating?
Pinocchio's House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Pinocchio's House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pinocchio's House last inspected?
Pinocchio's House was last inspected on 9 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 Pinocchio's House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pinocchio's House compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Pinocchio's House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Pinocchio's House 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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