The Warden Bay Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Warden Bay Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Cavern Pub Diner, Jetty Road, Warden, ME12 4NF
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Warden Bay Public House 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% | ← The Warden Bay Public House | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Warden Bay Public House 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 The Warden Bay Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 March 2026 |
| Averley Home Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Warden Bay Playgroup Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2012 |
| The Walnut @ Saddlebrook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Sun And Mirror Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Dawn's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Little Groves Leisure Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Curly's Farm And Farm School Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about The Warden Bay Public House
What is The Warden Bay Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Warden Bay Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 6 August 2023.
Is The Warden Bay Public House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Warden Bay Public House last inspected?
The Warden Bay Public House was last inspected on 6 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Warden Bay Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Warden Bay Public House compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while The Warden Bay Public House holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Warden Bay Public House 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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