Paul's Pie And Mash food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Paul's Pie And Mash 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: 40 - 42 Leysdown Road, Leysdown, Kent, ME12 4RE
How it compares in Swale
That puts Paul's Pie And Mash 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% | ← Paul's Pie And Mash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Paul's Pie And Mash 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 Paul's Pie And Mash, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Room By Curryholics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Leysdown Bakery Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Pizza And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Corrigan's Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 October 2024 |
| KK Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2025 |
| Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nicolas Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Woodys Fish And Chip Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Paul's Pie And Mash
What is Paul's Pie And Mash's food hygiene rating?
Paul's Pie And Mash has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Paul's Pie And Mash 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 Paul's Pie And Mash last inspected?
Paul's Pie And Mash was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Paul's Pie And Mash?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Paul's Pie And Mash compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Paul's Pie And Mash is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Paul's Pie And Mash 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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