The Jenny Wren food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Jenny Wren 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
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Jenny Wren Public House, Quartz Way, Sittingbourne, ME10 5AB
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Jenny Wren 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% | ← The Jenny Wren | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Jenny Wren 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 The Jenny Wren, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Park County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aspire School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Byfield Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Sittingbourne - Sheppey Way PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| China World Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Caterlink At Bobbing Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Bobbing Apple Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Budgens - Rhode House Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about The Jenny Wren
What is The Jenny Wren's food hygiene rating?
The Jenny Wren has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Jenny Wren 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 The Jenny Wren last inspected?
The Jenny Wren was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months 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 The Jenny Wren?
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 The Jenny Wren compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Jenny Wren is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Jenny Wren 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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