Serve At The Highlander Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Serve At The Highlander Pub 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: Serve At The Highlander Pub was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Swale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Swale ratings →
Address: Highlander, 13 High Street, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 3QD
How this rating has changed
Serve At The Highlander Pub was re-inspected on 21 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 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 Serve At The Highlander Pub among the 1,008 places in Swale holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,008 | 84% | ← Serve At The Highlander Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Serve At The Highlander Pub 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 Serve At The Highlander Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hundal Kebab House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Charisma Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2020 |
| Banks Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Minster Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Minster Playgroup At The Abbey Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Ayyappa Minimart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Serve At The Highlander Pub
What is Serve At The Highlander Pub's food hygiene rating?
Serve At The Highlander Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Serve At The Highlander Pub 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 Serve At The Highlander Pub last inspected?
Serve At The Highlander Pub was last inspected on 21 August 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 Serve At The Highlander Pub?
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 Serve At The Highlander Pub compare to other places in Swale?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Serve At The Highlander Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Serve At The Highlander Pub 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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Serve At The Highlander Pub is one of 78 rated food businesses in Minster-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Minster-on-Sea →
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