Bunters food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swale
Bunters 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 20 April 2026, 2 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: Estates House, 1 Station Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 3DU
How it compares in Swale
That puts Bunters 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% | ← Bunters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bunters 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 Bunters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galata Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Fountain Of Ale Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2021 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Black Pepper Café Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
Questions about Bunters
What is Bunters's food hygiene rating?
Bunters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Bunters 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 Bunters last inspected?
Bunters was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Bunters?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bunters compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Bunters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Bunters 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
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