Insight food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swale
Insight holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 August 2013, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 201 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PA
How it compares in Swale
That puts Insight 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% | ← Insight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Insight 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 Insight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens - Rhode House Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Elvy Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare Group Caring Premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Greggs MFG Rhode House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| China World Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Grove Park County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Gore Court Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
| Aspire School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Hawthorn Store (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2016 |
Questions about Insight
What is Insight's food hygiene rating?
Insight has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 12 August 2013.
Is Insight 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Insight last inspected?
Insight was last inspected on 12 August 2013, more than 12 years 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 Insight?
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 Insight compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Insight is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Insight 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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