The Three Hats food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Three Hats holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: Three Hats, 93 High Street, Milton Regis, ME10 2AR
How it compares in Swale
In Swale, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Hats sits behind roughly 1,123 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ← The Three Hats | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Three Hats 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 Three Hats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abby AK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Happiness Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Blair Park Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Amazing Grace Caribbean Delights Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Active Play Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Big Boys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Hot And Herbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about The Three Hats
What is The Three Hats's food hygiene rating?
The Three Hats has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Swale Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Three Hats safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Three Hats last inspected?
The Three Hats was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Three Hats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Hats compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Hats holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Three Hats 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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