Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Sondes food hygiene rating
The Sondes
The Sondes Arms
Crouch Lane
Selling
Kent
ME13 9PL Inspected 15 May 2026
Crouch Lane
Selling
Kent
ME13 9PL Inspected 15 May 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Swale
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Sondes in Swale currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 15 May 2026. The Sondes is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at The Sondes Arms, Crouch Lane, Selling, Kent, ME13 9PL.
- Business name
- The Sondes
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Swale
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 15 May 2026
- FHRS ID
- 949428
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
15 May 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Sondes.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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