Skeleton Crew Spirits food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Skeleton Crew Spirits 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 14 November 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: East End House, Oak Lane, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 3QR
How it compares in Swale
That puts Skeleton Crew Spirits 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% | ← Skeleton Crew Spirits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Skeleton Crew Spirits 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 Skeleton Crew Spirits, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight SBS Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2016 |
| Insight Specialist Behaviour Service Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2016 |
| Seamead Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2015 |
| Seacliff Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Waterside Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| The Abbey Cake Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Hundal Kebab House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Skeleton Crew Spirits
What is Skeleton Crew Spirits's food hygiene rating?
Skeleton Crew Spirits has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Skeleton Crew Spirits 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 Skeleton Crew Spirits last inspected?
Skeleton Crew Spirits was last inspected on 14 November 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 Skeleton Crew Spirits?
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 Skeleton Crew Spirits compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Skeleton Crew Spirits is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Skeleton Crew Spirits 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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