Ayyappa Minimart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Ayyappa Minimart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2025, 13 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: 17 Wards Hill Road, Minster-on-sea, Kent, ME12 2LL
How it compares in Swale
That puts Ayyappa Minimart 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% | ← Ayyappa Minimart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Ayyappa Minimart 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 Ayyappa Minimart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Minster Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Minster Playgroup At The Abbey Caring Premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Banks Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Charisma Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2020 |
| Hundal Kebab House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Island Sands Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Ayyappa Minimart
What is Ayyappa Minimart's food hygiene rating?
Ayyappa Minimart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Ayyappa Minimart 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ayyappa Minimart last inspected?
Ayyappa Minimart was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 Ayyappa Minimart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ayyappa Minimart compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Ayyappa Minimart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Ayyappa Minimart 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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Ayyappa Minimart is one of 75 rated food businesses in Minster-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Minster-on-Sea →
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