Swanley Park Cafe

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-09
Rating changed from 4 since 2024-09-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Swanley Park Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Swanley Park, New Barn Road, Swanley, KENT, in the Sevenoaks local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 March 2026, 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 20 September 2024.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Swanley Park, New Barn Road, Swanley, KENT
Postcode
Not available
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
802065

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2024-09-20

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Swanley Park Cafe?

Swanley Park Cafe 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 Swanley Park Cafe last inspected?

Swanley Park Cafe was last inspected on 2026-03-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.