The Stumble Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Stumble 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
The rating dates from 7 January 2013, more than 13 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: 2 Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2LG
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Stumble 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% | ← The Stumble 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 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 The Stumble 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 The Stumble Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Hot And Herbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Active Play Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Blair Park Caring Premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Hawthorn Store (Best One) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2016 |
| Abby AK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Happiness Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Stumble Inn
What is The Stumble Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Stumble Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 7 January 2013.
Is The Stumble 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 The Stumble Inn last inspected?
The Stumble Inn was last inspected on 7 January 2013, more than 13 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 The Stumble Inn?
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 The Stumble Inn compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Stumble Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Stumble 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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