Food Safety in Boxley Downs
174 establishments rated · 83.33% with 5 stars
Boxley Downs (ME9) is home to 174 rated food establishments in the Swale area of Swale. An impressive 83.33% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Boxley Downs vs Swale Average
% of establishments with given rating · Swale average across 1,746 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Boxley Downs
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Londis Retailers - other · ME9 9QJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Jul 2023 |
| 2 | NB Biscuit Co Other catering premises · ME9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Lizzie's Cakes And Bakery Other catering premises · ME9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Ickle Pickles Day Nursery Caring Premises · ME9 8UW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Icon Catering Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub · ME9 7PX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 May 2025 |
| 6 | Iwade Mezze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop · ME9 8UW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24 Jun 2025 |
| 7 | C & J Catering Mobile caterer · ME9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Bapchild And Tonge C Of E School And Nursery Caring Premises · ME9 9NL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Sept 2025 |
| 9 | Borden Village Pre School Ltd Caring Premises · ME9 8JS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Newington Nursery School/college/university · ME9 7LB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Jun 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Boxley Downs
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
4 Continents Stores Ltd ME9 7NU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 4 Jul 2025 |
The Ship Inn ME9 9HJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 Nov 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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