Parkwood Hall COOP Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
Parkwood Hall COOP Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: Parkwood Hall School, Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, BR8 8DR
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Parkwood Hall COOP Academy 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% | ← Parkwood Hall COOP Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 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 103 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 Parkwood Hall COOP Academy 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 Parkwood Hall COOP Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Stantons News Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Local Wine And Vape Store Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Nourish Contract Catering @ Downsview Community Primary School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Swanley Kindergarten Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Swanley And District Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Galms Ltd T/A McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Parkwood Hall COOP Academy
What is Parkwood Hall COOP Academy's food hygiene rating?
Parkwood Hall COOP Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Parkwood Hall COOP Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Parkwood Hall COOP Academy last inspected?
Parkwood Hall COOP Academy was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Parkwood Hall COOP Academy?
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 Parkwood Hall COOP Academy compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Parkwood Hall COOP Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Parkwood Hall COOP Academy 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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