Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sevenoaks
Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms 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
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 13 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: Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, TN8 7AD
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms 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% | ← Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms 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 Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiddingstone Nursery School School/college/university | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Castle Inn Hospitality Pub/bar/nightclub | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Chiddingstone Cafe (Formerly The Tulip Tree Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms
What is Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms 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 Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms last inspected?
Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 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 Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms?
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 Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Chiddingstone Castle Tea Rooms 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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