Lullingstone Country Park Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sevenoaks
Lullingstone Country Park Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lullingstone Park Visitor Centre, Castle Road, Eynsford, DA4 0JF
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Lullingstone Country Park Cafe 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% | ← Lullingstone Country Park Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lullingstone Country Park Cafe 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 Lullingstone Country Park Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 March 2025 |
| Darent Hulme Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2019 |
| Malt Shovel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Bridge House Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Eagle Heights Wildlife Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Mount Vineyard Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Shoreham Village Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Lullingstone Country Park Cafe
What is Lullingstone Country Park Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lullingstone Country Park Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 28 July 2024.
Is Lullingstone Country Park Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lullingstone Country Park Cafe last inspected?
Lullingstone Country Park Cafe was last inspected on 28 July 2024, 23 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 Lullingstone Country Park Cafe?
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 Lullingstone Country Park Cafe compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Lullingstone Country Park Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Lullingstone Country Park Cafe 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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