Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News food hygiene rating
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Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Minster Road, Minster-on-sea, Kent, ME12 3JD
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Ministry Of Spice Limited / Taste Of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Halfway Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Palace Of Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Halfway Minimart Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2015 |
| Mem's Mezze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Estuary Academy Island School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Halfway Houses Primary School School/college/university | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News
What is Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News's food hygiene rating?
Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 30 August 2024.
Is Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News last inspected?
Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Halfway House Post Office / Halfway News and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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