Portrait food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sevenoaks
Portrait holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Portrait was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 43 London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1AR
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Portrait 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% | ← Portrait | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Portrait 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 Portrait, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupp Bubble Tea - Sevenoaks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Eat For Energy Health Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Lime Tree Work Shop Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Joe & The Juice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Gail's Sevenoaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
Questions about Portrait
What is Portrait's food hygiene rating?
Portrait has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Portrait 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Portrait last inspected?
Portrait was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Portrait?
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 Portrait compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Portrait is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Portrait 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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Understanding this rating
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