Fruiterers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Fruiterers Arms 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: Rodmersham Green, Rodmersham, Kent, ME9 0PP
How it compares in Swale
That puts Fruiterers Arms 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% | ← Fruiterers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fruiterers Arms 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 Fruiterers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber Catering School/college/university | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Fulston Manor School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| ALP Sittingbourne School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Caterlink At Highsted Grammar School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Impact Food Group At The Sittingbourne School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Caterlink At Meadowfield School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| HCRG Care Group Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Fruiterers Arms
What is Fruiterers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Fruiterers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Fruiterers Arms 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 Fruiterers Arms last inspected?
Fruiterers Arms was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Fruiterers Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fruiterers Arms compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Fruiterers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Fruiterers Arms 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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