The Three Sisters food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
The Three Sisters 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 30 August 2017, more than 8 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: Three Sisters, Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch, ME8 8QR
How it compares in Swale
That puts The Three Sisters 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 Three Sisters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Three Sisters 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 Three Sisters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus & Co. Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Mackland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Ideal Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Berengrave Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2023 |
| Eko Food Market Xpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about The Three Sisters
What is The Three Sisters's food hygiene rating?
The Three Sisters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 30 August 2017.
Is The Three Sisters 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 Three Sisters last inspected?
The Three Sisters was last inspected on 30 August 2017, more than 8 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 Three Sisters?
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 Three Sisters compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Sisters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects The Three Sisters 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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