Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sevenoaks
Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms 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
The rating dates from 24 July 2025, 11 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: 11A High Street, Otford, Sevenoaks, TN14 5PG
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms 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% | ← Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms 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 Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Catering Management Ltd @ Otford Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Hilal Restaurant Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2024 |
| Hollybush Cafe Other catering premises | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Baristo Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @St Michaels Prep School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Feed Easy/Hungry Hole Cafe Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Happy Family Chinese Take Away Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms
What is Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms 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 Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms last inspected?
Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms?
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 Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms 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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