The Flying Dutchman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Flying Dutchman holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 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.
Address: 19 High Street, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5AA
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Flying Dutchman sits behind roughly 1,123 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ← The Flying Dutchman | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Flying Dutchman 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 Flying Dutchman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old House At Home Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bosuns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cruiser Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Miramar Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Pipsqueaks Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Castle Connections Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Queenborough Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
Questions about The Flying Dutchman
What is The Flying Dutchman's food hygiene rating?
The Flying Dutchman has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Swale Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Flying Dutchman safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Flying Dutchman last inspected?
The Flying Dutchman was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 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 The Flying Dutchman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Flying Dutchman compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while The Flying Dutchman holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Flying Dutchman 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 Flying Dutchman is one of 45 rated food businesses in Queenborough. See every hygiene rating in Queenborough →
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