The Beaumont food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Swale
The Beaumont holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2019, more than 6 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: 74 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NS
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Beaumont 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% | ← The Beaumont | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Beaumont 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 Beaumont, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China World Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Budgens - Rhode House Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Elvy Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare Group Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Greggs MFG Rhode House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Hawthorn Store (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2016 |
| Cartref House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Aida Grill House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Carmel Caterpillars Pre School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about The Beaumont
What is The Beaumont's food hygiene rating?
The Beaumont has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 21 October 2019.
Is The Beaumont 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Beaumont last inspected?
The Beaumont was last inspected on 21 October 2019, more than 6 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 Beaumont?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Beaumont compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Beaumont is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Beaumont 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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