Dawn's Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Dawn's Diner 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 22 March 2025, 15 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: Isle Of Sheppey Holiday Village, Warden Bay Road, Leysdown, ME12 4LX
How it compares in Swale
That puts Dawn's Diner 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% | ← Dawn's Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Dawn's Diner 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 Dawn's Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun And Mirror Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| The Walnut @ Saddlebrook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Island Residential Home Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Little Groves Leisure Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| D'G.O.A.T Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Paradise Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Warden Bay Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2012 |
| Dining Room By Curryholics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Dawn's Diner
What is Dawn's Diner's food hygiene rating?
Dawn's Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 22 March 2025.
Is Dawn's Diner 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 Dawn's Diner last inspected?
Dawn's Diner was last inspected on 22 March 2025, 15 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 Dawn's Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dawn's Diner compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Dawn's Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Dawn's Diner 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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