3A Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
3A Wines holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 August 2017, more than 8 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: 20 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1NL
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so 3A Wines sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ← 3A Wines | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 3A Wines 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 3A Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B A Fitch Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2014 |
| Belle And Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Cashconsoles Ltd Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Arizona Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Morley's Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about 3A Wines
What is 3A Wines's food hygiene rating?
3A Wines has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Swale Council on 1 August 2017.
Is 3A Wines safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was 3A Wines last inspected?
3A Wines was last inspected on 1 August 2017, more than 8 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 3A Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 3A Wines compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while 3A Wines holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects 3A Wines 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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