Bosuns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Bosuns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 High Street, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5AA
How it compares in Swale
That puts Bosuns 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% | ← Bosuns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bosuns 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 Bosuns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenborough Stores Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Old House At Home Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Queenborough Town Council Emergency Food Bank Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
| Cruiser Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Miramar Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Pipsqueaks Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Castle Connections Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Bosuns
What is Bosuns's food hygiene rating?
Bosuns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Bosuns 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bosuns last inspected?
Bosuns was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 months 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 Bosuns?
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 Bosuns compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Bosuns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Bosuns 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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