Blondies food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Swale
Blondies holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the mobile caterer requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This rating dates from 26 November 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Catering Van, Craft Marsh Trading Estate, Church Marshes, ME10 2QB
How it compares in Swale
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 1,186 rated places in Swale score this low, about one in 395. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Blondies |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Blondies the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blondies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Express Burger Grill Mobile caterer | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Happiness Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Currys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Amazing Grace Caribbean Delights Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Abby AK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Active Play Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Blair Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
Questions about Blondies
What is Blondies's food hygiene rating?
Blondies has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Swale Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Blondies safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The mobile caterer may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Blondies last inspected?
Blondies was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Blondies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blondies compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while Blondies holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Blondies 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Swale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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