Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swale
Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: 7 Spitfire Mews, High Street, Eastchurch, ME12 4BN
How it compares in Swale
That puts Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company 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% | ← Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Coaching Caring Premises | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Taste Buds Mobile caterer | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2018 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2019 |
| Caterlink At Eastchurch Primary School School/college/university | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Wave Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| Shurland Dale Holiday Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company
What is Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company's food hygiene rating?
Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company last inspected?
Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Ian's Traditional Pie And Mash Company 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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