Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sevenoaks
Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club 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 29 January 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: Bessels Green Baptist Church, Bessels Green Road, Bessels Green, TN13 2PS
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club 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% | ← Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club 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 Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Holmesdale Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Monique Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Little Street Sevenoaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Batchelors Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sevenoaks Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Chipstead Sailing Club (Bar Only) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Malabar Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club
What is Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club's food hygiene rating?
Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club 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 Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club last inspected?
Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club was last inspected on 29 January 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 Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club 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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