West Kingsdown Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sevenoaks
West Kingsdown Pre School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2025, 14 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: West Kingsdown Pre School, School Lane, West Kingsdown, TN15 6JN
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts West Kingsdown Pre School 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% | ← West Kingsdown Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West Kingsdown Pre School 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 West Kingsdown Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Centre Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Bello Pizzeria Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| The Portobello Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| West Kingsdown Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Manordene Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Edmunds C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Community Cupboard Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| St Edmund's Church (Pop In) Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about West Kingsdown Pre School
What is West Kingsdown Pre School's food hygiene rating?
West Kingsdown Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 24 April 2025.
Is West Kingsdown Pre School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Kingsdown Pre School last inspected?
West Kingsdown Pre School was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 West Kingsdown Pre School?
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 West Kingsdown Pre School compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and West Kingsdown Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects West Kingsdown Pre School 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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