Wimpy Sittingbourne food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Wimpy Sittingbourne 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 121A High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4AQ
How it compares in Swale
That puts Wimpy Sittingbourne 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% | ← Wimpy Sittingbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wimpy Sittingbourne 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 Wimpy Sittingbourne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2021 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Galata Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bunters Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Cedartree Preschool Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Helps For All CIC Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Black Pepper Café Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Wimpy Sittingbourne
What is Wimpy Sittingbourne's food hygiene rating?
Wimpy Sittingbourne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Wimpy Sittingbourne 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 Wimpy Sittingbourne last inspected?
Wimpy Sittingbourne was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Wimpy Sittingbourne?
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 Wimpy Sittingbourne compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Wimpy Sittingbourne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Wimpy Sittingbourne 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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