Waterside Tavern food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Waterside Tavern 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
This is a fresh result: Waterside Tavern was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ashcroft Caravan Park, Plough Road, Eastchurch, ME12 4JF
How this rating has changed
Waterside Tavern was re-inspected on 19 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Swale
That puts Waterside Tavern 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% | ← Waterside Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waterside Tavern 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 Waterside Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skeleton Crew Spirits Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Insight Specialist Behaviour Service Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2016 |
| Seamead Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2015 |
| Insight SBS Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2016 |
| Seacliff Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Abbey Cake Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Waterside Tavern
What is Waterside Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Waterside Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Waterside Tavern 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 Waterside Tavern last inspected?
Waterside Tavern was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waterside Tavern?
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 Waterside Tavern compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Waterside Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Waterside Tavern 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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