Barton Court Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swale
Barton Court Residential Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Barton Court Residential Home was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Swale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Swale ratings →
Address: Barton Court, New Road, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 3PX
How this rating has changed
Barton Court Residential Home was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Swale
That puts Barton Court Residential Home among the 1,008 places in Swale holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,008 | 84% | ← Barton Court Residential Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Barton Court Residential Home 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 Barton Court Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Minster Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Minster Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| O'Meara Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Minster Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Banks Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Minster Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Barton Court Residential Home
What is Barton Court Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Barton Court Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Barton Court Residential Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barton Court Residential Home last inspected?
Barton Court Residential Home was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barton Court Residential Home?
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 Barton Court Residential Home compare to other places in Swale?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Barton Court Residential Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Barton Court Residential Home 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Barton Court Residential Home is one of 78 rated food businesses in Minster-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Minster-on-Sea →
Swale inspects and rates 1,234 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Swale →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.swale.gov.uk
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