Ferry House Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Ferry House Inn 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: Ferry House Inn was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Harty Ferry Road, Leysdown, Kent, ME12 4BQ
How this rating has changed
Ferry House Inn was re-inspected on 17 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | 5 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 Ferry House Inn 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% | ← Ferry House Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ferry House Inn 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 Ferry House Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shipwrights Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cafe By The Creek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bar And Restaurant Muswell Manor Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2022 |
| The Three Mariners Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Hill View Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2017 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Hollowshore Fishery Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Kent Cider Co Mobile caterer | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
Questions about Ferry House Inn
What is Ferry House Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ferry House Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Ferry House Inn 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 Ferry House Inn last inspected?
Ferry House Inn was last inspected on 17 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 Ferry House Inn?
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 Ferry House Inn compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Ferry House Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Ferry House Inn 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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Ferry House Inn is one of 40 rated food businesses in Leysdown. See every hygiene rating in Leysdown →
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