Chafford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
Chafford Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2025, 16 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: Chafford Arms, Spring Hill, Fordcombe, TN3 0SA
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Chafford Arms 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% | ← Chafford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Chafford Arms 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 Chafford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordcombe C O E Primary School School/college/university | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Wells Health Fordcombe Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Ashurst Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Kieron's Game Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Chafford Arms
What is Chafford Arms's food hygiene rating?
Chafford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Chafford Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chafford Arms last inspected?
Chafford Arms was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 Chafford Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chafford Arms compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Chafford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Chafford Arms 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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