Hennessys Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sevenoaks
Hennessys Tea Room 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: 77 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AU
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Hennessys Tea Room 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% | ← Hennessys Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 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 104 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 Hennessys Tea Room 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 Hennessys Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Edenbridge Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
| Hong Kong Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Tom Bell Traditional Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 November 2025 |
| Casa Vostra Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Ye Old Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Edenbridge Foodbank Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Hennessys Tea Room
What is Hennessys Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Hennessys Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Hennessys Tea Room 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 Hennessys Tea Room last inspected?
Hennessys Tea Room was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Hennessys Tea Room?
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 Hennessys Tea Room compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Hennessys Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Hennessys Tea Room 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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