Samson Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Sevenoaks
Samson Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 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: Wickes Building Supplies, Otford Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 5DE
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Samson Catering 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% | ← Samson Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 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 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 Samson Catering 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 Samson Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Comfort Click Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| League Of Friends Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Fine Dining Chef / Tandem Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| 7oaks Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Davey Bespoke Catering @ Sevenoaks Masonic Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Samson Catering
What is Samson Catering's food hygiene rating?
Samson Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Samson Catering 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Samson Catering last inspected?
Samson Catering was last inspected on 11 July 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 Samson Catering?
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 Samson Catering compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Samson Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Samson Catering 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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