Cave Hotels And Golf Resort
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Cave Hotels And Golf Resort is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Boughton Golf Club, Brickfield Lane, Boughton Under Blean, Kent, ME13 9AJ, in the Swale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Swale oversees 1,228 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Swale is 4.7 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Cave Hotels And Golf Resort?
Cave Hotels And Golf Resort has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Swale.
What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.
When was Cave Hotels And Golf Resort last inspected?
Cave Hotels And Golf Resort was last inspected on 2025-12-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
How can Cave Hotels And Golf Resort improve its rating?
Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.
Where is Cave Hotels And Golf Resort located?
Cave Hotels And Golf Resort is located at Boughton Golf Club, Brickfield Lane, Boughton Under Blean, Kent , ME13 9AJ, in the Swale local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME13 postcode area.