The Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at The Thatched Cottage, Hever Road, Hever, KENT, TN8 7NH, in the Sevenoaks local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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 Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast?
The Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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 hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast last inspected?
The Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast was last inspected on 2025-01-23. 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 Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast located?
The Thatched Cottage Bed And Breakfast is located at The Thatched Cottage, Hever Road, Hever, KENT , TN8 7NH, in the Sevenoaks local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN8 postcode area.