Newington Fish 'n' Chick food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Newington Fish 'n' Chick 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: The Wheatsheaf, 19 High Street, Newington, ME9 7JR
How it compares in Swale
That puts Newington Fish 'n' Chick 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% | ← Newington Fish 'n' Chick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Newington Fish 'n' Chick 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 Newington Fish 'n' Chick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Of Newington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Icon Catering Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2021 |
Questions about Newington Fish 'n' Chick
What is Newington Fish 'n' Chick's food hygiene rating?
Newington Fish 'n' Chick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Newington Fish 'n' Chick 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 Newington Fish 'n' Chick last inspected?
Newington Fish 'n' Chick was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Newington Fish 'n' Chick?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Newington Fish 'n' Chick compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Newington Fish 'n' Chick is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Newington Fish 'n' Chick 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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