Kent Community Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Kent Community Pantry 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 19 May 2021, 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: Seashells Nursery, Rose Street, Sheerness, ME12 1AW
How it compares in Swale
That puts Kent Community Pantry 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% | ← Kent Community Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kent Community Pantry 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 Kent Community Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2017 |
| Caterlink At Rose Street Primary School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2013 |
| Loopy Lou's Mobile caterer | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Puddles Playgoup Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Mistry Chemist Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Arizona Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Cashconsoles Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Kent Community Pantry
What is Kent Community Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Kent Community Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 19 May 2021.
Is Kent Community Pantry 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 Kent Community Pantry last inspected?
Kent Community Pantry was last inspected on 19 May 2021, 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 Kent Community Pantry?
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 Kent Community Pantry compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Kent Community Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Kent Community Pantry 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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