King Henry VIII Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
King Henry VIII Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Henry Viii Inn, Hever Road, Hever, TN8 7NH
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts King Henry VIII Inn 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% | ← King Henry VIII Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 King Henry VIII Inn 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 King Henry VIII Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Greyhound Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Hever Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Hever DR Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about King Henry VIII Inn
What is King Henry VIII Inn's food hygiene rating?
King Henry VIII Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 5 December 2024.
Is King Henry VIII Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was King Henry VIII Inn last inspected?
King Henry VIII Inn was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 King Henry VIII Inn?
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 King Henry VIII Inn compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and King Henry VIII Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects King Henry VIII Inn 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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