Spotted Dog Pub Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
Spotted Dog Pub Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 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: The Spotted Dog, Smarts Hill, Penshurst, TN11 8EP
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Spotted Dog Pub Ltd sits behind roughly 669 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Spotted Dog Pub Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Spotted Dog Pub Ltd 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 Spotted Dog Pub Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toastie Goat Cafe Mobile caterer | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Penshurst Beef And Lamb Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Kingdom Woodland Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Kieron's Game Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Spotted Dog Pub Ltd
What is Spotted Dog Pub Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Spotted Dog Pub Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Spotted Dog Pub Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spotted Dog Pub Ltd last inspected?
Spotted Dog Pub Ltd was last inspected on 5 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 Spotted Dog Pub Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spotted Dog Pub Ltd compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while Spotted Dog Pub Ltd holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Spotted Dog Pub Ltd 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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