Yvonnes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
Yvonnes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 46 Telston Lane, Otford, Sevenoaks, TN14 5LA
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Yvonnes 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% | ← Yvonnes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Yvonnes 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 Yvonnes, 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 | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Hospice Of Hope Tea Rooms Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Hilal Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2024 |
| Hollybush Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Broughton Cottage Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Baristo Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Yvonnes
What is Yvonnes's food hygiene rating?
Yvonnes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Yvonnes 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yvonnes last inspected?
Yvonnes was last inspected on 4 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Yvonnes?
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 Yvonnes compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Yvonnes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Yvonnes 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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