Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Lion food hygiene rating
The Lion
High Street
Farningham
Dartford
Kent
DA4 0DP Inspected 13 March 2026
Farningham
Dartford
Kent
DA4 0DP Inspected 13 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Sevenoaks
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Lion in Sevenoaks currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 13 March 2026. The Lion is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at High Street, Farningham, Dartford, Kent, DA4 0DP.
- Business name
- The Lion
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Sevenoaks
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 13 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 266423
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
13 March 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Lion.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 March 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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