W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 2 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: A20 Roundabout, Dartford Road, Farningham, DA4 0DX
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk sits behind roughly 669 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ← W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk 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 W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Farningham Friday Cafe Other catering premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Farningham Day Nursery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Anthony Roper Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Pedham Place Golf Centre Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Eglantine Villa Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Normans Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk
What is W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 15 April 2026.
Is W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk last inspected?
W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects W J King (Garages) Ltd Retail Kiosk 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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