Jellis Seafoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Jellis Seafoods 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 20 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: 5 Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4BX
How it compares in Swale
That puts Jellis Seafoods 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% | ← Jellis Seafoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jellis Seafoods 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 Jellis Seafoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartree Preschool Caring Premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Helps For All CIC Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Chrissie's Confectionary Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2021 |
| A E Barrow And Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Brew And Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Jellis Seafoods
What is Jellis Seafoods's food hygiene rating?
Jellis Seafoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 20 October 2020.
Is Jellis Seafoods 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 Jellis Seafoods last inspected?
Jellis Seafoods was last inspected on 20 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 Jellis Seafoods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jellis Seafoods compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Jellis Seafoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Jellis Seafoods 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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