Matt's Diner food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Sevenoaks
Matt's Diner 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 30 October 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: Lay-by East Of Shoreham Railway Station, Shoreham Road, Shoreham
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Matt's Diner 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% | ← Matt's Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 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 Matt's Diner 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 Matt's Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Darenth Other catering premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The Mount Vineyard Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering @ Shoreham Village School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Shoreham Village Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Shoreham Village School Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| The Honey Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2026 |
| Shoreham Village Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Matt's Diner
What is Matt's Diner's food hygiene rating?
Matt's Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Matt's Diner 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 Matt's Diner last inspected?
Matt's Diner was last inspected on 30 October 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 Matt's Diner?
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 Matt's Diner compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Matt's Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Matt's Diner 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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