Age UK Sheppey food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Age UK Sheppey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Rosemary House, 43 Trinity Road, Sheerness, ME12 2PF
How it compares in Swale
That puts Age UK Sheppey 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% | ← Age UK Sheppey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Age UK Sheppey 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 Age UK Sheppey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2020 |
| Island Fish Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Kent Fresh Food Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| New China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cottage Kitchen - Dinnerman Ltd Other catering premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Age UK Sheppey
What is Age UK Sheppey's food hygiene rating?
Age UK Sheppey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Age UK Sheppey 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Age UK Sheppey last inspected?
Age UK Sheppey was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 Age UK Sheppey?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Age UK Sheppey compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Age UK Sheppey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Age UK Sheppey 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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