Well Place Day Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
Well Place Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Well Place Day Nursery was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Sevenoaks score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sevenoaks ratings →
Address: Well Place Nursery, Well Place Farm, Penshurst, TN11 8BH
How this rating has changed
Well Place Day Nursery was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Well Place Day Nursery among the 685 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 79% 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 | 685 | 79% | ← Well Place Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Well Place Day Nursery 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 Well Place Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penshurst Place And Gardens (Porcupine Pantry And Gift Shop) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| The Leicester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 October 2025 |
| Fir Tree House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Emma's Kitchen @ Penshurst C Of E Primary School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Well Place Day Nursery
What is Well Place Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Well Place Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Well Place Day Nursery 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Well Place Day Nursery last inspected?
Well Place Day Nursery was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month 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 Well Place Day Nursery?
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 Well Place Day Nursery compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
79% of the 862 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Well Place Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Well Place Day Nursery 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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