The Castle Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
The Castle Hotel 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 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: High Street, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0AB
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Castle Hotel 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 Castle Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Castle Hotel 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 Castle Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normans Butchers Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Anthony Roper Primary School School/college/university | 330 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bridge House Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Malt Shovel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| The Farningham Day Nursery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Farningham Friday Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Castle Hotel
What is The Castle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 4 July 2025.
Is The Castle Hotel 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 Castle Hotel last inspected?
The Castle Hotel was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Castle Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Castle Hotel compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Castle Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Castle Hotel 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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