The Golden Hope food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Golden Hope 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Park Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1DR
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Golden Hope 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 Golden Hope | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Golden Hope 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 Golden Hope, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatter Tots Ltd Sittingbourne Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cherans Bakery Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Galata Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Carmel Caterpillars Pre School School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Bunters Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Aida Grill House Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Hope
What is The Golden Hope's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Hope has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 3 February 2026.
Is The Golden Hope 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 Golden Hope last inspected?
The Golden Hope was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 The Golden Hope?
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 Golden Hope compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Hope is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Golden Hope 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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