The Bayleaf

Kent

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Bayleaf scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 5 May 2026 by Swale.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Bayleaf, from February 2020 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Bayleaf.

Food hygiene rating history for The Bayleaf
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 February 2020	5 / 5	Very good
5 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Bayleaf in Kent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

8 Roman Square,
Sittingbourne,
Kent,
ME10 4BJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Bayleaf. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Bayleaf?

Food hygiene at The Bayleaf is inspected by Swale, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.swale.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Bayleaf

What is The Bayleaf’s food hygiene rating?

The Bayleaf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 May 2026.

When was The Bayleaf last inspected?

The Bayleaf was last inspected by Swale on 5 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.