British Raj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
British Raj 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 17 December 2025, 6 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: 25 High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4AY
How it compares in Swale
That puts British Raj 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% | ← British Raj | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 British Raj 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 British Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D J Corner Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| 4NETTI Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Angel Homecare Wellbeing Hub Caring Premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Europe Store Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Fireaway Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Chrissie's Confectionary Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| A E Barrow And Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Barclays Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about British Raj
What is British Raj's food hygiene rating?
British Raj has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 17 December 2025.
Is British Raj 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 British Raj last inspected?
British Raj was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 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 British Raj?
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 British Raj compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and British Raj is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects British Raj 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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