Iwade Post Office/Costcutters food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Iwade Post Office/Costcutters holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2024, 23 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: 16 - 18 Ferry Road, Iwade, Kent, ME9 8RR
How it compares in Swale
That puts Iwade Post Office/Costcutters 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% | ← Iwade Post Office/Costcutters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Iwade Post Office/Costcutters 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 Iwade Post Office/Costcutters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Iwade Primary School School/college/university | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Happy Days Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| BaxterStorey/Morrisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cartref Homes - Bridge House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Grovehurst Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2014 |
| Event Catering Kent Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Chatter Tots Ltd Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Iwade Post Office/Costcutters
What is Iwade Post Office/Costcutters's food hygiene rating?
Iwade Post Office/Costcutters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Iwade Post Office/Costcutters 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iwade Post Office/Costcutters last inspected?
Iwade Post Office/Costcutters was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 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 Iwade Post Office/Costcutters?
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 Iwade Post Office/Costcutters compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Iwade Post Office/Costcutters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Iwade Post Office/Costcutters 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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