Island Works @ Dockyard Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Island Works @ Dockyard Church 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
This is a fresh result: Island Works @ Dockyard Church was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Dockyard Church, Garrison Road, Sheerness Docks, ME12 1RR
How this rating has changed
Island Works @ Dockyard Church was re-inspected on 29 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Swale
That puts Island Works @ Dockyard Church 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% | ← Island Works @ Dockyard Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Island Works @ Dockyard Church 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 Island Works @ Dockyard Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Cave Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Albion Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Blue Town Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Kidz City Nursery Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2021 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Cyprus Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Morley's Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Island Works @ Dockyard Church
What is Island Works @ Dockyard Church's food hygiene rating?
Island Works @ Dockyard Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Island Works @ Dockyard Church 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 Island Works @ Dockyard Church last inspected?
Island Works @ Dockyard Church was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Island Works @ Dockyard Church?
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 Island Works @ Dockyard Church compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Island Works @ Dockyard Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Island Works @ Dockyard Church 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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