Kemsley Mill Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Kemsley Mill Catering 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: Kemsley Paper Mill, Ridham Avenue, Kemsley, ME10 2TD
How it compares in Swale
That puts Kemsley Mill Catering 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% | ← Kemsley Mill Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Kemsley Mill Catering 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 Kemsley Mill Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Catering Kent Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Chatter Tots Ltd Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Caterlink At Kemsley Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Grovehurst Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2014 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| BaxterStorey/Morrisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cartref Homes - Bridge House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Express Burger Grill Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Kemsley Mill Catering
What is Kemsley Mill Catering's food hygiene rating?
Kemsley Mill Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Kemsley Mill Catering 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 Kemsley Mill Catering last inspected?
Kemsley Mill Catering was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 Kemsley Mill Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kemsley Mill Catering compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Kemsley Mill Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Kemsley Mill Catering 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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