Especially Health food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
Especially Health 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 31 October 2024, 22 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Sevenoaks score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sevenoaks ratings →
Address: 119 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1UP
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Especially Health among the 685 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 79% 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 | 685 | 79% | ← Especially Health | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Especially Health 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 Especially Health, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's Sevenoaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Kokoro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Joe & The Juice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Especially Health
What is Especially Health's food hygiene rating?
Especially Health has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Especially Health 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 Especially Health last inspected?
Especially Health was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 22 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 Especially Health?
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 Especially Health compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
79% of the 862 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Especially Health is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Especially Health 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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