The Cafe Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sevenoaks
The Cafe Grill 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: Cafe Grill, Sevenoaks Bus Station, Buckhurst Lane, TN13 1LX
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Cafe Grill 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% | ← The Cafe Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cafe Grill 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 The Cafe Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iro Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Kokoro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Buntastic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Marlowes Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Especially Health Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cafe Grill
What is The Cafe Grill's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Cafe Grill 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 The Cafe Grill last inspected?
The Cafe Grill was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 The Cafe Grill?
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 The Cafe Grill compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Cafe Grill 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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