Sheppey United Food Hut food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Swale
Sheppey United Food Hut holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 December 2024, 19 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: Holm Park, St Peters Close, Halfway, ME12 3DD
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sheppey United Food Hut sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← Sheppey United Food Hut | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Sheppey United Food Hut 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 Sheppey United Food Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Minimart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2015 |
| Mem's Mezze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Halfway Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Ministry Of Spice Limited / Taste Of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Halfway Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Palace Of Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Halfway Houses Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Estuary Academy Island School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Sheppey United Food Hut
What is Sheppey United Food Hut's food hygiene rating?
Sheppey United Food Hut has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 14 December 2024.
Is Sheppey United Food Hut safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sheppey United Food Hut last inspected?
Sheppey United Food Hut was last inspected on 14 December 2024, 19 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 Sheppey United Food Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sheppey United Food Hut compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while Sheppey United Food Hut holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Sheppey United Food Hut 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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