The Shipwrights Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Shipwrights Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Shipwrights Arms was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shipwrights Arms, Ham Road, Faversham, ME13 7TU
How this rating has changed
The Shipwrights Arms has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 25 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Shipwrights Arms 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 Shipwrights Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Shipwrights Arms 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 Shipwrights Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe By The Creek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Kent Cider Co Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Good Feathers Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bap Shack Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Creekside B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2022 |
Questions about The Shipwrights Arms
What is The Shipwrights Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Shipwrights Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 25 June 2026.
Is The Shipwrights Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shipwrights Arms last inspected?
The Shipwrights Arms was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Shipwrights Arms?
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 The Shipwrights Arms compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Shipwrights Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Shipwrights Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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The Shipwrights Arms is one of 155 rated food businesses in Faversham. See every hygiene rating in Faversham →
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