Mervo Cafe
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Mervo Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Snack Bar, Crown Quay Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ST, in the Swale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 May 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Mervo Cafe?
Mervo Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Swale.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Mervo Cafe last inspected?
Mervo Cafe was last inspected on 2024-05-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Mervo Cafe located?
Mervo Cafe is located at Snack Bar, Crown Quay Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent , ME10 3ST, in the Swale local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME10 postcode area.