Kings Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sevenoaks
Kings Garden holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Kings Garden was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 34 Hever Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6HD
How it compares in Sevenoaks
A 2 is rare: only 13 of 853 rated places in Sevenoaks score this low, about one in 66. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ← Kings Garden | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Kings Garden the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kings Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAF Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| West Kingsdown Pharmacy Retailers - other | 11 yards away | Exempt | |
| Suters Delicatessen Other catering premises | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| Lchandiworks Retailers - other | 246 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hollyville Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Oasis Transport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Kings Garden
What is Kings Garden's food hygiene rating?
Kings Garden has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sevenoaks Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Kings Garden safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Kings Garden last inspected?
Kings Garden was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Kings Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Garden compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Garden holds a 2. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Kings Garden 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sevenoaks, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Kings Garden is one of 23 rated food businesses in West Kingsdown. See every hygiene rating in West Kingsdown →
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