Heights Of Alma food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Heights Of Alma 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: Heights Of Alma was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Alma Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2AX
How this rating has changed
Heights Of Alma was re-inspected on 30 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 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 Heights Of Alma 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% | ← Heights Of Alma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Heights Of Alma 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 Heights Of Alma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheema Brothers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Cains Amusement Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2014 |
| Neptune House Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Broadway Mini Mart Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2021 |
| Nourish Catering At Richmond Academy School/college/university | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| OTAS Supported Living Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| K And P Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| King's Bingo (Acadian Leisure Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Heights Of Alma
What is Heights Of Alma's food hygiene rating?
Heights Of Alma has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Heights Of Alma 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 Heights Of Alma last inspected?
Heights Of Alma was last inspected on 30 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 Heights Of Alma?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heights Of Alma compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Heights Of Alma is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Heights Of Alma 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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