The Chicken Bocks food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sevenoaks
The Chicken Bocks 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 21 August 2025, 10 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: 4 The Shambles, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1LJ
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Chicken Bocks 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 Chicken Bocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Chicken Bocks 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 Chicken Bocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Iro Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Eat For Energy Health Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Marlowes Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Cupp Bubble Tea - Sevenoaks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Especially Health Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about The Chicken Bocks
What is The Chicken Bocks's food hygiene rating?
The Chicken Bocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Chicken Bocks 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 Chicken Bocks last inspected?
The Chicken Bocks was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Chicken Bocks?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chicken Bocks compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Chicken Bocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Chicken Bocks 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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