Knockholt Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
Knockholt Village Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 29 July 2024, 23 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: The Sweetshop, Main Road, Knockholt, TN14 7LD
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Knockholt Village Stores sits behind roughly 787 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ← Knockholt Village Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Knockholt Village Stores 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 Knockholt Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horse Shoes Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Harrow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Blueberry Cafe @ Coolings Green And Pleasant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Artisan Cakes And Confections Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Super Stars Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Hancocks Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 August 2024 |
| Aramark Ltd @ Arthurs Restaurant Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Knockholt Village Stores
What is Knockholt Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Knockholt Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sevenoaks Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Knockholt Village Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Knockholt Village Stores last inspected?
Knockholt Village Stores was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 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 Knockholt Village Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knockholt Village Stores compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while Knockholt Village Stores holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Knockholt Village Stores 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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