Toastie Goat Cafe food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Sevenoaks
Toastie Goat Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 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: 6 Pioneer Cottages, Smarts Hill, Penshurst, TN11 8ED
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Toastie Goat Cafe 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% | ← Toastie Goat Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Toastie Goat Cafe 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 Toastie Goat Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Dog Pub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 317 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| Kingdom Woodland Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Penshurst Beef And Lamb Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Emma's Kitchen @ Penshurst C Of E Primary School Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Leicester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 October 2025 |
| Fir Tree House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Kieron's Game Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Toastie Goat Cafe
What is Toastie Goat Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Toastie Goat Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Toastie Goat Cafe 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Toastie Goat Cafe last inspected?
Toastie Goat Cafe was last inspected on 11 September 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 Toastie Goat Cafe?
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 Toastie Goat Cafe compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Toastie Goat Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Toastie Goat Cafe 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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