Hurst Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Sevenoaks
Hurst Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dairy Lane, Crockham Hill, Kent, TN8 6RA
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Hurst Farm 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% | ← Hurst Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hurst Farm 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 Hurst Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Nourish Contract Catering @ Crockham Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Pizza Federicci Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Chartwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| St Paulinus Pre-School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Hurst Farm
What is Hurst Farm's food hygiene rating?
Hurst Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 4 May 2016.
Is Hurst Farm 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hurst Farm last inspected?
Hurst Farm was last inspected on 4 May 2016, more than 10 years 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 Hurst Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hurst Farm compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Hurst Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Hurst Farm 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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