Red Goa food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swale
Red Goa holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2025, 13 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: 163 East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4BT
How it compares in Swale
That puts Red Goa 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% | ← Red Goa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Red Goa 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 Red Goa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2 Off Licence Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2022 |
| Entree Food Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| BG's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| East Street News Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2021 |
| Empress Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Central Pie Shop Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Red Goa
What is Red Goa's food hygiene rating?
Red Goa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Red Goa 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Goa last inspected?
Red Goa was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 Red Goa?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Red Goa compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Red Goa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Red Goa 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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