The Four Elms Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sevenoaks
The Four Elms Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 May 2023, more than 3 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: The Four Elms, The Four Elms Inn, Bough Beech Road, TN8 6NE
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts The Four Elms Inn 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% | ← The Four Elms Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Four Elms Inn 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 Four Elms Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellyboots Day Care School/college/university | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Four Elms Inn
What is The Four Elms Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Four Elms Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 10 May 2023.
Is The Four Elms Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Four Elms Inn last inspected?
The Four Elms Inn was last inspected on 10 May 2023, more than 3 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 The Four Elms Inn?
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 The Four Elms Inn compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and The Four Elms Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects The Four Elms Inn 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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