South East · 1,227 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
21 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 50 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 25 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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31 days median · 40 days average
across 480 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 25 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Opened | Premier Inn Faversham | ME13 8ZA |
| 2026-07-22 | Closed | The Tartan Butchers Ltd | ME13 8AD |
| 2026-07-22 | Opened | JoJo's Childminding Service | |
| 2026-07-22 | Opened | Seafood Stall | ME12 4RD |
| 2026-07-22 | Opened | Halfway Chinese | ME12 3BY |
| 2026-07-22 | Opened | Bard's Beans | |
| 2026-07-22 | Closed | Brian And Sue's Diner | ME12 4RE |
| 2026-07-22 | Opened | Chatoss Chicken | ME12 3JD |
How does Swale's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Swale? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Swale this year?
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