The Rendezvous Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Rendezvous Bar 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 10 December 2018, more than 7 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: 190 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UQ
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Rendezvous Bar 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 Rendezvous Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rendezvous Bar 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 Rendezvous Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cottage Kitchen - Dinnerman Ltd Other catering premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Age UK Sheppey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Kent Fresh Food Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| New China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2020 |
Questions about The Rendezvous Bar
What is The Rendezvous Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Rendezvous Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 10 December 2018.
Is The Rendezvous Bar 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 Rendezvous Bar last inspected?
The Rendezvous Bar was last inspected on 10 December 2018, more than 7 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 Rendezvous Bar?
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 Rendezvous Bar compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Rendezvous Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Rendezvous Bar 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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