Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sevenoaks
Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 18 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: Downsview Community Primary School, Beech Avenue, Swanley, BR8 8AU
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary 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% | ← Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 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 103 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 Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary 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 Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering @ Downsview Community Primary School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Parkwood Hall COOP Academy School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Local Wine And Vape Store Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Oaks Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Stantons News Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Galms Ltd T/A McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Lullingstone Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary
What is Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary's food hygiene rating?
Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary last inspected?
Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary?
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 Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Westview Playgroup Based At Downsview Comm Primary 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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