Little Potters food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Little Potters holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2024, more than 2 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: Central Park Stadium, Church Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 3SB
How it compares in Swale
That puts Little Potters 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% | ← Little Potters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Potters 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 Little Potters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurosuite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Hormozi Coffee Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Diner Bayford Meadows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Goldilocks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Francombs Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Haylee Music Studio Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Chris' Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2023 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Little Potters
What is Little Potters's food hygiene rating?
Little Potters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Little Potters 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Potters last inspected?
Little Potters was last inspected on 26 February 2024, more than 2 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 Little Potters?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Little Potters compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Little Potters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Little Potters 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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