Charisma Cocktail Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Charisma Cocktail Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 July 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: Kings Arms, 2 High Street, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 3QD
How it compares in Swale
That puts Charisma Cocktail Bar 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% | ← Charisma Cocktail Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Charisma Cocktail Bar 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 Charisma Cocktail Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hundal Kebab House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Banks Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Minster Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Minster Playgroup At The Abbey Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Ayyappa Minimart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Barton Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Charisma Cocktail Bar
What is Charisma Cocktail Bar's food hygiene rating?
Charisma Cocktail Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 21 July 2020.
Is Charisma Cocktail Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charisma Cocktail Bar last inspected?
Charisma Cocktail Bar was last inspected on 21 July 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 Charisma Cocktail Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charisma Cocktail Bar compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Charisma Cocktail Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Charisma Cocktail Bar 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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Charisma Cocktail Bar is one of 75 rated food businesses in Minster-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Minster-on-Sea →
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