Kent Discount Depot food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Kent Discount Depot 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 24 March 2023, more than 3 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: 457 Leysdown Road, Leysdown, Kent, ME12 4BB
How it compares in Swale
That puts Kent Discount Depot 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 Discount Depot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kent Discount Depot 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 Discount Depot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Poppin's Cozy Coffee Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| The Bay View Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Curly's Farm And Farm School Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Sun And Mirror Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| The Walnut @ Saddlebrook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Warden Bay Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2012 |
| Dawn's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
Questions about Kent Discount Depot
What is Kent Discount Depot's food hygiene rating?
Kent Discount Depot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 24 March 2023.
Is Kent Discount Depot 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 Discount Depot last inspected?
Kent Discount Depot was last inspected on 24 March 2023, more than 3 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 Discount Depot?
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 Kent Discount Depot compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Kent Discount Depot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Kent Discount Depot 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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Kent Discount Depot is one of 40 rated food businesses in Leysdown. See every hygiene rating in Leysdown →
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