The Lamb Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
The Lamb Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 6 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Swanley Village Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7NN
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lamb Inn sits behind roughly 788 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ← The Lamb Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lamb 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 Lamb Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galms Ltd T/A McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Dawn To Dusk Day Nursery Swanley Ltd Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Emerson Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Caterlink @St Bartholomews Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ White Oak Court Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Blue Harbour Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about The Lamb Inn
What is The Lamb Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lamb Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sevenoaks Council on 6 December 2024.
Is The Lamb Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Lamb Inn last inspected?
The Lamb Inn was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 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 Lamb Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lamb Inn compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while The Lamb Inn holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Lamb 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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