Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sevenoaks
Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Retirement Homes Association, Gorringe Avenue, South Darenth, DA4 9LG
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores 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% | ← Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores 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 Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Kirby Breakfast & After School Clubs School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Kent Foursquare Gospel Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores
What is Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores's food hygiene rating?
Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores last inspected?
Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores was last inspected on 27 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 Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores 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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