Central Pie Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Central Pie Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Central Pie Shop was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 30 - 32 East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4RT
How it compares in Swale
That puts Central Pie Shop 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% | ← Central Pie Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Central Pie Shop 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 Central Pie Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BG's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| East Street News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2021 |
| Empress Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Barclays Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| 4NETTI Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| British Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| D J Corner Shop Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
Questions about Central Pie Shop
What is Central Pie Shop's food hygiene rating?
Central Pie Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Central Pie Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Pie Shop last inspected?
Central Pie Shop was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 Central Pie Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Pie Shop compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Central Pie Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Central Pie Shop 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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