Fins And Scales food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Fins And Scales holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 27 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Unit 10, Monks Granary, Standard Quay, ME13 7BS
How it compares in Swale
A 1 is rare: only 13 of 1,186 rated places in Swale score this low, about one in 91. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← Fins And Scales | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Fins And Scales the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fins And Scales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Prepped Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Papa Bianco / Barge Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Baltic House Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Creekside B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2022 |
| Bap Shack Mobile caterer | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Phoenix Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Impact Food Group At Queen Elizabeth Grammar School School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Little Moonbeam Day Nursery Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Fins And Scales
What is Fins And Scales's food hygiene rating?
Fins And Scales has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Swale Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Fins And Scales safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fins And Scales last inspected?
Fins And Scales was last inspected on 27 November 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 Fins And Scales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fins And Scales compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while Fins And Scales holds a 1. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Fins And Scales 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Swale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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