Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 2015, more than 11 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: Oare Gunpowder Works, Bysing Wood Road, Faversham, ME13 7UD
How it compares in Swale
That puts Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park 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% | ← Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park 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 Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Community Fridge @ West Faversham Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Bysing Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2014 |
| Bysing Wood County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Jay's Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Acacia Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Breakfast And After School Club At Luddenham CP School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park
What is Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park's food hygiene rating?
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 9 July 2015.
Is Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park last inspected?
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park was last inspected on 9 July 2015, more than 11 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 Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park?
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 Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park 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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