Batchelors food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
Batchelors holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Batchelors was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 The Square, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AA
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Batchelors 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% | ← Batchelors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Batchelors 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 Batchelors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Street Sevenoaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sevenoaks Caring Premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Malabar Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bullfinch Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Holmesdale Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Monique Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Amherst Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Batchelors
What is Batchelors's food hygiene rating?
Batchelors has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Batchelors 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Batchelors last inspected?
Batchelors was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month 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 Batchelors?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Batchelors compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Batchelors is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Batchelors 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Batchelors is one of 23 rated food businesses in Riverhead. See every hygiene rating in Riverhead →
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