HCRG Care Group food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swale
HCRG Care Group 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
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 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: Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital, Bell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DS
How it compares in Swale
That puts HCRG Care Group 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% | ← HCRG Care Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 HCRG Care Group 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 HCRG Care Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Highsted Grammar School/college/university | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Fulston Manor School School/college/university | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| ALP Sittingbourne School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Heather House Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| British Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| D J Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Chrissie's Confectionary Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
Questions about HCRG Care Group
What is HCRG Care Group's food hygiene rating?
HCRG Care Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 16 January 2026.
Is HCRG Care Group 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 HCRG Care Group last inspected?
HCRG Care Group was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 HCRG Care Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 HCRG Care Group compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and HCRG Care Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects HCRG Care Group 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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