Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Retirement Homes Association, Gorringe Avenue, South Darenth, KENT, DA4 9LG, in the Sevenoaks local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 November 2024, 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores?
Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores last inspected?
Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores was last inspected on 2024-11-20. 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 Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores located?
Southdowns Residents Cafe And Stores is located at The Retirement Homes Association, Gorringe Avenue, South Darenth, KENT , DA4 9LG, in the Sevenoaks local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA4 postcode area.