Halfway Minimart food hygiene rating
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Halfway Minimart 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 9 September 2015, more than 10 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: 27 Halfway Road, Minster-on-sea, Kent, ME12 3AU
How it compares in Swale
That puts Halfway Minimart 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% | ← Halfway Minimart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Halfway Minimart 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 Halfway Minimart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mem's Mezze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Halfway Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Halfway Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Ministry Of Spice Limited / Taste Of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Palace Of Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Estuary Academy Island School/college/university | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Halfway Houses Primary School School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cafe And Bar - Kingsferry Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Halfway Minimart
What is Halfway Minimart's food hygiene rating?
Halfway Minimart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 9 September 2015.
Is Halfway Minimart 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 Halfway Minimart last inspected?
Halfway Minimart was last inspected on 9 September 2015, more than 10 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 Halfway Minimart?
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 Halfway Minimart compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Halfway Minimart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Halfway Minimart 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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Halfway Minimart is one of 75 rated food businesses in Minster-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Minster-on-Sea →
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