Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Klondyke Cafe On The Lakes, Halfway Road, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 3AA
How this rating has changed
Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 19 June 2025, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2025 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Swale
That puts Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ← Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) 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 Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe And Bar - Kingsferry Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Halfway Houses Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| OTAS Supported Living Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Nourish Catering At Richmond Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Estuary Academy Island School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Halfway Minimart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2015 |
| Mem's Mezze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes)
What is Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes)'s food hygiene rating?
Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) last inspected?
Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) 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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