The Blak Bear food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Swale
The Blak Bear holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2025, 8 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: Minster Working Mens Club, 1 Union Road, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 2HW
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Blak Bear 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% | ← The Blak Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Blak Bear 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 The Blak Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minster Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Banks Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Charisma Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2020 |
| Minster Playgroup At The Abbey Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hundal Kebab House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Ayyappa Minimart Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Blak Bear
What is The Blak Bear's food hygiene rating?
The Blak Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 31 October 2025.
Is The Blak Bear 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blak Bear last inspected?
The Blak Bear was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 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 The Blak Bear?
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 The Blak Bear compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Blak Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Blak Bear 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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The Blak Bear is one of 75 rated food businesses in Minster-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Minster-on-Sea →
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