J Boulton food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Swale
J Boulton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 17 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: Masonic Hall, 7-9 Albany Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1EB
How it compares in Swale
That puts J Boulton 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% | ← J Boulton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 J Boulton 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 J Boulton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Heather House Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Galata Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bunters Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Cedartree Preschool Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about J Boulton
What is J Boulton's food hygiene rating?
J Boulton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 30 January 2025.
Is J Boulton 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J Boulton last inspected?
J Boulton was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 J Boulton?
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 J Boulton compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and J Boulton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects J Boulton 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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