Motties food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sevenoaks
Motties 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: 34 Swanley Centre, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TL
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Motties 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% | ← Motties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 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 Motties 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 Motties, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Plc Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Blue Harbour Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Orchards Academy School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ White Oak Court Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2024 |
Questions about Motties
What is Motties's food hygiene rating?
Motties has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Motties 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 Motties last inspected?
Motties was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Motties?
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 Motties compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Motties is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Motties 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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Understanding this rating
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