House In The Basement food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
House In The Basement 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
The rating dates from 15 February 2025, 16 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: Stag Community Arts Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so House In The Basement 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% | ← House In The Basement | |
| 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 House In The Basement 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 House In The Basement, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlowes Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Mooboo Sevenoaks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Iro Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Branded Sevenoaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Buntastic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Eat For Energy Health Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about House In The Basement
What is House In The Basement's food hygiene rating?
House In The Basement has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sevenoaks Council on 15 February 2025.
Is House In The Basement 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 House In The Basement last inspected?
House In The Basement was last inspected on 15 February 2025, 16 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 House In The Basement?
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 House In The Basement compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while House In The Basement holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects House In The Basement 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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