The Lantern Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sevenoaks
The Lantern Grill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 November 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: 3 Carlton Parade, St Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, TN13 3NZ
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lantern Grill sits behind roughly 669 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← The Lantern Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Lantern Grill 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 Lantern Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis - BP St Johns Hill Service Station Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Davey Bespoke Catering @ Sevenoaks Masonic Centre Other catering premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| 7oaks Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Fine Dining Chef / Tandem Catering Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| League Of Friends Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Comfort Click Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| 7Oaks News And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about The Lantern Grill
What is The Lantern Grill's food hygiene rating?
The Lantern Grill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 2 November 2024.
Is The Lantern Grill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lantern Grill last inspected?
The Lantern Grill was last inspected on 2 November 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 The Lantern Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Lantern Grill compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while The Lantern Grill holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Lantern Grill 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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