The Dinner House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
The Dinner House 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 52 Dover Street, North Of St Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 3EL
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Dinner House 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 Dinner House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Dinner House 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 Dinner House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2018 |
| Bunters Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Galata Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Fountain Of Ale Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Chatter Tots Ltd Sittingbourne Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cherans Bakery Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about The Dinner House
What is The Dinner House's food hygiene rating?
The Dinner House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Dinner House 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 The Dinner House last inspected?
The Dinner House was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 The Dinner House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dinner House compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Dinner House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Dinner House 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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