The Ypres Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Ypres Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 October 2023, more than 2 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: Ypres Tavern, 22 West Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 1AP
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ypres Tavern sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← The Ypres Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Ypres 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 The Ypres Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galata Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bunters Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Chatter Tots Ltd Sittingbourne Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cherans Bakery Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Aida Grill House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2021 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Ypres Tavern
What is The Ypres Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Ypres Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 19 October 2023.
Is The Ypres Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ypres Tavern last inspected?
The Ypres Tavern was last inspected on 19 October 2023, more than 2 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 The Ypres Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ypres Tavern compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while The Ypres Tavern holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Ypres 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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