Raffertys Of Eynsford food hygiene rating
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Raffertys Of Eynsford holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 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: Raffertys Village Store, Darenth House, High Street, DA4 0AA
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Raffertys Of Eynsford sits behind roughly 788 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ← Raffertys Of Eynsford | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Raffertys Of Eynsford 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.
Questions about Raffertys Of Eynsford
What is Raffertys Of Eynsford's food hygiene rating?
Raffertys Of Eynsford has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sevenoaks Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Raffertys Of Eynsford safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Raffertys Of Eynsford last inspected?
Raffertys Of Eynsford was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 Raffertys Of Eynsford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Raffertys Of Eynsford compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while Raffertys Of Eynsford holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Raffertys Of Eynsford 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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