The Portobello Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
The Portobello 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 10 November 2024, 20 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: London Road, West Kingsdown, Kent, TN15 6JB
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Portobello 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% | ← The Portobello 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 The Portobello 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 The Portobello Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bello Pizzeria Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| West Kingsdown Kebab Mobile caterer | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Edmunds C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Manordene Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| St Edmund's Centre Other catering premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| West Kingsdown Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Community Cupboard Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| St Edmund's Church (Pop In) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about The Portobello Inn
What is The Portobello Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Portobello Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 10 November 2024.
Is The Portobello 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 The Portobello Inn last inspected?
The Portobello Inn was last inspected on 10 November 2024, 20 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 The Portobello 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 The Portobello Inn compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Portobello Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Portobello 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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