The Three Mariners food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Three Mariners 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
This is a fresh result: The Three Mariners was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Swale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Swale ratings →
Address: Three Mariners, 2 Church Road, Oare, ME13 0QA
How this rating has changed
The Three Mariners was re-inspected on 27 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 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 The Three Mariners among the 1,008 places in Swale holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,008 | 84% | ← The Three Mariners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 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 The Three Mariners 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 Three Mariners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Kent Cider Co Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Cafe By The Creek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Community Fridge @ West Faversham Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| Jay's Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Davington Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The Three Mariners
What is The Three Mariners's food hygiene rating?
The Three Mariners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 27 August 2026.
Is The Three Mariners 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 The Three Mariners last inspected?
The Three Mariners was last inspected on 27 August 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 The Three Mariners?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Mariners compare to other places in Swale?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Mariners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Three Mariners 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Three Mariners and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Swale inspects and rates 1,234 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Swale →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.swale.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →