The Three Tuns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Three Tuns 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
The rating dates from 17 February 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Three Tuns, Tanners Street, Faversham, ME13 7JP
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Three Tuns 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 Three Tuns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Three Tuns 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 Tuns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faversham Foodbank Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2021 |
| Great Wall (China) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Ashurst House Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Arden Theatre Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2021 |
| Role Play Rascals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2021 |
| Hallmark / Celebrateshop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
Questions about The Three Tuns
What is The Three Tuns's food hygiene rating?
The Three Tuns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 17 February 2016.
Is The Three Tuns 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 Three Tuns last inspected?
The Three Tuns was last inspected on 17 February 2016, more than 10 years 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 Tuns?
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 Three Tuns compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Tuns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Three Tuns 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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