Quint's Retreat food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Swale
Quint's Retreat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Quint's Retreat was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Swale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Swale ratings →
Address: Iron Wharf Chandlery, Iron Wharf, Faversham, ME13 7BY
How this rating has changed
Quint's Retreat has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 14 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 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 Quint's Retreat among the 1,008 places in Swale holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,008 | 84% | ← Quint's Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Quint's Retreat 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 Quint's Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2022 |
| Get Prepped Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Papa Bianco / Barge Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Baltic House Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Bap Shack Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At Queen Elizabeth Grammar School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Phoenix Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Little Moonbeam Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Quint's Retreat
What is Quint's Retreat's food hygiene rating?
Quint's Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Quint's Retreat 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Quint's Retreat last inspected?
Quint's Retreat was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Quint's Retreat?
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 Quint's Retreat compare to other places in Swale?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Quint's Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Quint's Retreat 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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Quint's Retreat is one of 153 rated food businesses in Faversham. See every hygiene rating in Faversham →
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