Bartlett Mitchell Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Bartlett Mitchell Ltd 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: Bartlett Mitchell Ltd was inspected on 13 July 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: Gist, Oare Road, Faversham, ME13 7TW
How this rating has changed
Bartlett Mitchell Ltd was re-inspected on 13 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 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 Bartlett Mitchell Ltd 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% | ← Bartlett Mitchell Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bartlett Mitchell Ltd 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 Bartlett Mitchell Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Cider Co Mobile caterer | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Community Fridge @ West Faversham Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Jay's Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Cafe By The Creek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Davington Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| Breakfast Club At Bysing Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2014 |
Questions about Bartlett Mitchell Ltd
What is Bartlett Mitchell Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Bartlett Mitchell Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Bartlett Mitchell Ltd 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 Bartlett Mitchell Ltd last inspected?
Bartlett Mitchell Ltd was last inspected on 13 July 2026, a month 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 Bartlett Mitchell Ltd?
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 Bartlett Mitchell Ltd compare to other places in Swale?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Bartlett Mitchell Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Bartlett Mitchell Ltd 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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Bartlett Mitchell Ltd is one of 153 rated food businesses in Faversham. See every hygiene rating in Faversham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.swale.gov.uk
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