The Boathouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Boathouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Boathouse was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shurland Dale Holiday Park, Warden Road, Eastchurch, ME12 4EN
How this rating has changed
The Boathouse was re-inspected on 19 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 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 The Boathouse 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% | ← The Boathouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Boathouse 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 The Boathouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shurland Dale Holiday Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Sunnymead Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Sunny Side Up Burger Van Mobile caterer | 278 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Dickens Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
| The Coppice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Retreat Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
| Elmhurst Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Palms Sports Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about The Boathouse
What is The Boathouse's food hygiene rating?
The Boathouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 19 June 2026.
Is The Boathouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boathouse last inspected?
The Boathouse was last inspected on 19 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 The Boathouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Boathouse compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Boathouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Boathouse 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.swale.gov.uk
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