The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Ship Inn And Smugglers Restaurant, Conyer Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9HJ, in the Swale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 May 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Swale oversees 1,239 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Swale is 4.8 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 The Ship Inn?
The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 2026-05-14. 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 The Ship Inn located?
The Ship Inn is located at Ship Inn And Smugglers Restaurant, Conyer Road, Teynham, Kent , ME9 9HJ, in the Swale local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME9 postcode area.