CAF food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sevenoaks
CAF 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 19 February 2025, 18 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: Soldanella, 32B Hever Road, West Kingsdown, TN15 6HD
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts CAF 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% | ← CAF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 CAF 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 CAF, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 1 June 2026 |
| West Kingsdown Pharmacy Retailers - other | 18 yards away | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 October 2025 |
| Suters Delicatessen Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Lchandiworks Retailers - other | 242 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hollyville Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Oasis Transport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about CAF
What is CAF's food hygiene rating?
CAF has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 19 February 2025.
Is CAF 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 CAF last inspected?
CAF was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 18 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 CAF?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 CAF compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
79% of the 862 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and CAF is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects CAF 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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CAF is one of 23 rated food businesses in West Kingsdown. See every hygiene rating in West Kingsdown →
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