Brenley Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Brenley Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2020, more than 5 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: Brenley Farm, Brenley Lane, Boughton under Blean, ME13 9LY
How it compares in Swale
That puts Brenley Wine 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% | ← Brenley Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brenley Wine 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 Brenley Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Hotels And Golf Resort Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Macknade Fine Foods Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bears Ice Cream Imaginarium, Scooptopia Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Notorious BRG Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Magpie Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Pabulum Ltd At Boughton Under Blean Primary School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Macknade Stores Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2021 |
| Faversham Town Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Brenley Wine
What is Brenley Wine's food hygiene rating?
Brenley Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 13 October 2020.
Is Brenley Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brenley Wine last inspected?
Brenley Wine was last inspected on 13 October 2020, more than 5 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 Brenley Wine?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brenley Wine compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Brenley Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Brenley Wine 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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