The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
The Ship Inn 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 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
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: Ship Inn And Smugglers Restaurant, Conyer Road, Teynham, ME9 9HJ
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Ship Inn
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swale Marina Club House Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2022 |
| Windyridge Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Beechfields Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
How does The Ship Inn compare to other places in Swale?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.swale.gov.uk
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