The Bridges Pub
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The Bridges Pub is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Bridges, Horton Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9AX, in the Sevenoaks local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 August 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Sevenoaks oversees 958 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Sevenoaks is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Bridges Pub?
The Bridges Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Sevenoaks.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Bridges Pub last inspected?
The Bridges Pub was last inspected on 2024-08-06. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Bridges Pub located?
The Bridges Pub is located at The Bridges, Horton Road, South Darenth, Kent , DA4 9AX, in the Sevenoaks local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA4 postcode area.