What is the average food hygiene rating in Swale?

The average food hygiene rating in Swale is 4.75 out of 5, across 1,186 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Swale compare with the national average for food hygiene?

82.9% of rated premises in Swale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Swale 139 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Swale have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

983 food businesses in Swale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.9% of the 1,186 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Swale have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in Swale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Swale food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Swale (1,226 establishments on record, 1,186 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Swale

In Swale, 82.9% of 1,186 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.75/5. These figures cover 1,226 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Swale has 983 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,186 rated premises (82.9%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

5★ share: 82.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +3.2 pp
National rank: 139 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Swale

5★ Very Good

983 (82.9%)

4★ Good

141 (11.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

42 (3.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 39 awaiting inspection and 1 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 39 awaiting inspection and 1 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Swale: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Swale?: The average food hygiene rating in Swale is 4.75 out of 5, across 1,186 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Swale compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 82.9% of rated premises in Swale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Swale 139 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Swale have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 983 food businesses in Swale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.9% of the 1,186 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Swale have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in Swale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Swale food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Swale (1,226 establishments on record, 1,186 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Swale

Burger KingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit H4, Neatscourt Retail Park, Thomsett Way, Queenborough · ME11 5AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Total Eclipse EventsOther catering premises · ME9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Cave Hotels And Golf ResortHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Boughton Golf Club, Brickfield Lane, Boughton Under Blean, Kent · ME13 9AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Bushes CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 42 Court Street, Faversham, Kent · ME13 7AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Rising Stars Day Care NurseryCaring Premises · Milton Court Childrens Centre, Brewery Road, Sittingbourne, Kent · ME10 2EE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Cheesemakers Of CanterburyManufacturers/packers · Unit 3, Lamberhurst Farm, Dargate Road, Yorkletts · ME13 9EP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Make It SweetOther catering premises · ME10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
The AlmaPub/bar/nightclub · Painters Forstal Road, Ospringe, Kent · ME13 0DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
SarchettiOther catering premises · ME13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Simply Moyo'sOther catering premises · ME10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Spice IslandTakeaway/sandwich shop · 205 High Street, Sheerness, Kent · ME12 1UJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Oad Street Food And CraftRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oad Street Craft Centre, Oad Street, Borden, Kent · ME9 8LB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Swale

BlondiesMobile caterer · Catering Van, Craft Marsh Trading Estate, Church Marshes, Sittingbourne · ME10 2QB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
Favorite Chicken And RibsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Broadway, Sheerness, Kent · ME12 1AF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 April 2026
Red Snack ShackMobile caterer · Red Lion, 58 High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent · ME10 4PB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 July 2025
AHIA FoodsRetailers - other · 18 High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent · ME10 4PD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
A2 Food StoreRetailers - other · 25 Canterbury Road, Sittingbourne, Kent · ME10 4SG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
Fins And ScalesRetailers - other · Unit 10, Monks Granary, Standard Quay, Faversham · ME13 7BS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2024
Sittingbourne Services LtdRetailers - other · 15-21 Key Street, Sittingbourne, Kent · ME10 1YX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 November 2024
4 Continents Stores LtdRetailers - other · Unit G3, Newington Industrial Estate, London Road, Newington · ME9 7NU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 July 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,226 real Food Standards Agency records for Swale, of which 1,186 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.