Walthamstow Hall School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
Walthamstow Hall School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Walthamstow Hall School, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Walthamstow Hall School sits behind roughly 669 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ← Walthamstow Hall School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Walthamstow Hall 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 Walthamstow Hall School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ St Johns C Of E Primary School/college/university | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| 7Oaks News And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Sevenoaks School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Knole Park Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cafe On The Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Marco Restaurant And Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Londis - BP St Johns Hill Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Walthamstow Hall School
What is Walthamstow Hall School's food hygiene rating?
Walthamstow Hall School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Walthamstow Hall School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walthamstow Hall School last inspected?
Walthamstow Hall School was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Walthamstow Hall School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walthamstow Hall School compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while Walthamstow Hall School holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Walthamstow Hall 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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