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 1,216 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Boxley Downs
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub · ME9 0TU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Sept 2021 |
| 2 | Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd Caring Premises · ME9 8NE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 May 2021 |
| 3 | Asda Express Sittingbourne - Sheppey Way PFS Retailers - other · ME9 8PG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Bears Bearded Baker Other catering premises · ME9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Beechfields Residential Home Caring Premises · ME9 9ET · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Bapchild And Tonge C Of E School And Nursery Caring Premises · ME9 9NL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Sept 2025 |
| 7 | Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · ME9 7AJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Shirley's Cakes And Catering Other catering premises · ME9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Mar 2022 |
| 9 | The 1:1 Diet With Amy And Steve Retailers - other · ME9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Feb 2020 |
| 10 | Nicholls Nectar Retailers - other · ME9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Nov 2022 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Boxley Downs
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
4 Continents Stores Ltd ME9 7NU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 4 Jul 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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