Albion Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Albion Bar 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: Albion Bar was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor, 42 High Street, Blue Town, ME12 1RN
How it compares in Swale
That puts Albion Bar 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% | ← Albion Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Albion Bar 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 Albion Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Town Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Man Cave Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Island Works @ Dockyard Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Kidz City Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2021 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Cyprus Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Morley's Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Albion Bar
What is Albion Bar's food hygiene rating?
Albion Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Albion Bar 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 Albion Bar last inspected?
Albion Bar was last inspected on 26 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 Albion Bar?
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 Albion Bar compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Albion Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Albion Bar 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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