Otford Manor (Oak Hall) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sevenoaks
Otford Manor (Oak Hall) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: Otford Manor, Shorehill Lane, Knatts Valley, TN15 6XF
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Otford Manor (Oak Hall) 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% | ← Otford Manor (Oak Hall) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Otford Manor (Oak Hall) 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 Otford Manor (Oak Hall), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering @ Kemsing Primary School Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| St Edith's Pre-school School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Kemsing Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Na's Thai Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Londis West End Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Kemsing Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Park Lane Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2015 |
Questions about Otford Manor (Oak Hall)
What is Otford Manor (Oak Hall)'s food hygiene rating?
Otford Manor (Oak Hall) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Otford Manor (Oak Hall) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Otford Manor (Oak Hall) last inspected?
Otford Manor (Oak Hall) was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Otford Manor (Oak Hall)?
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 Otford Manor (Oak Hall) compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Otford Manor (Oak Hall) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Otford Manor (Oak Hall) 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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