Francombs Sandwich Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Francombs Sandwich Shop 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 14 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Prospect Court, West Lane, Eurolink, ME10 3TA
How it compares in Swale
That puts Francombs Sandwich Shop 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% | ← Francombs Sandwich Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Francombs Sandwich Shop 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 Francombs Sandwich Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haylee Music Studio Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Entree Food Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Goldilocks Nursery Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| Chris' Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2023 |
| Diner Bayford Meadows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| A2 Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2022 |
| Barclays Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Francombs Sandwich Shop
What is Francombs Sandwich Shop's food hygiene rating?
Francombs Sandwich Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 14 August 2024.
Is Francombs Sandwich Shop 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 Francombs Sandwich Shop last inspected?
Francombs Sandwich Shop was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 22 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 Francombs Sandwich Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Francombs Sandwich Shop compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Francombs Sandwich Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Francombs Sandwich Shop 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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