Fir Tree House Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sevenoaks
Fir Tree House 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 23 August 2024, more than 2 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Sevenoaks score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sevenoaks ratings →
Address: Fir Tree House Tea Rooms, Penshurst Road, Penshurst, TN11 8DB
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Fir Tree House Tea Rooms among the 685 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 79% 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 | 685 | 79% | ← Fir Tree House Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Fir Tree House 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 Fir Tree House Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leicester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 October 2025 |
| Emma's Kitchen @ Penshurst C Of E Primary School Other catering premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Penshurst Place And Gardens (Porcupine Pantry And Gift Shop) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Well Place Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Toastie Goat Cafe Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Fir Tree House Tea Rooms
What is Fir Tree House Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Fir Tree House Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 23 August 2024.
Is Fir Tree House 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 Fir Tree House Tea Rooms last inspected?
Fir Tree House Tea Rooms was last inspected on 23 August 2024, more than 2 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 Fir Tree House 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 Fir Tree House Tea Rooms compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
79% of the 862 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Fir Tree House Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Fir Tree House 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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