Southbank Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Southbank Club 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 12 May 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: Park Avenue Holiday Camp, Park Avenue, Leysdown, ME12 4QP
How it compares in Swale
That puts Southbank Club 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% | ← Southbank Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Southbank Club 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 Southbank Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2026 |
| Neptunes Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 October 2024 |
| Sul Mare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Brian And Sue's Diner Mobile caterer | 330 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 January 2025 |
| Nibble 'N' Munch Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Nicolas Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Woodys Fish And Chip Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Southbank Club
What is Southbank Club's food hygiene rating?
Southbank Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 12 May 2025.
Is Southbank Club 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 Southbank Club last inspected?
Southbank Club was last inspected on 12 May 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 Southbank Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southbank Club compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Southbank Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Southbank Club 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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Southbank Club is one of 40 rated food businesses in Leysdown. See every hygiene rating in Leysdown →
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