Solefield School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
Solefield School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 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: Solefields Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1PH
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Solefield School 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% | ← Solefield School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Solefield School 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 Solefield School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knole B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Kippingtons Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Holroyd Howe @ West Heath School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| 7Oaks Meze Mediterranean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Oakley Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Branded Sevenoaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Mooboo Sevenoaks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Buntastic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Solefield School
What is Solefield School's food hygiene rating?
Solefield School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 7 May 2024.
Is Solefield School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Solefield School last inspected?
Solefield School was last inspected on 7 May 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 Solefield School?
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 Solefield School compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Solefield School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Solefield School 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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