Palms Sports Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Palms Sports Bar 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 28 July 2025, 11 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: Palm Trees Caravan Park, Warden Road, Eastchurch, ME12 4ET
How it compares in Swale
That puts Palms Sports 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% | ← Palms Sports 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 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 Palms Sports 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 Palms Sports Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
| Elmhurst Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Coppice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Dickens Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
| Sunnymead Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Sunny Side Up Burger Van Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shurland Dale Holiday Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| The Boathouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Palms Sports Bar
What is Palms Sports Bar's food hygiene rating?
Palms Sports Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Palms Sports 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Palms Sports Bar last inspected?
Palms Sports Bar was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 Palms Sports Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Palms Sports Bar compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Palms Sports Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Palms Sports 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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