Food hygiene ratings in Medway
Medway inspects and rates 2,135 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,968 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 167 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Medway
Standards here are high: 80% of rated businesses in Medway hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 35 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,580 | 80% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Medway
Food hygiene ratings for each town Medway inspects.
- Rochester 530 places
- Gillingham 509 places
- Chatham 410 places
- Chatham Maritime 25 places
- Strood 20 places
Recently inspected in Medway
The most recent inspections published by Medway, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Chicken World Rochester | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Ninja Warrior UK Chatham | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Bakesnbites | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Olly Cooks | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Impact Food Group | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| The Buffet Butler | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| B\&M | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Clare Bears Cakes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Co-Op | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| I Love Those Cake | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Minimart Groceries | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Medway
The lowest-rated food businesses in Medway are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 24 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathiri Restaurant | Other catering premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 April 2026 |
| Gallego's Peri Peri | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Temple Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Taste Of Middle East | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 April 2026 |
| Tet- A- Tet | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 April 2026 |
| Ru Cafe Limited | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 April 2026 |
| Dunais Burger & Pizza House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Best-one | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| Mr Spud Loaded Potatoes | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Premier Store UK | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Baba Food \& Wine | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Cathedral Pie House | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Jerry`s Newsagents | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 November 2025 |
| Srish.s.indian.takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| Rochester Food Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 September 2025 |
| Seasons Cash & Carry | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 July 2025 |
| Ace Wine Store T/a Londis | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 June 2025 |
| Grain Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 June 2025 |
| M & B Newsagent | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 December 2024 |
| Qin Food Centre | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 October 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in Medway
How many food businesses does Medway rate?
Medway publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,135 businesses, of which 1,968 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Medway?
80% of rated businesses in Medway hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Medway have a bad hygiene rating?
35 food businesses in Medway hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 24 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Medway?
Environmental health officers employed by Medway carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Medway
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 12 Degrees Micropub 5 - Very good
- 12th Street Burgers - Dynamite Wings 4 - Good
- 1st Friends Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- 2J's Pre School 5 - Very good
- 2J's Pre-School 5 - Very good
- 363 Coffee Lounge 5 - Very good
- 363 Event Catering 5 - Very good
- 4 Continents Store 4 - Good
- 4 Continents Stores 5 - Very good
- 555 5 - Very good
- A Cake A Day 5 - Very good
- A Moment Of Escape 5 - Very good
- A Star Catering 5 - Very good
- A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill 4 - Good
- Abacus Childrens Nursery 5 - Very good
- Abba Catering Services 4 - Good
- Abbey Court School 5 - Very good
- Abbey Court School 5 - Very good
- ABC Pre School Group 5 - Very good
- Abi Express 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Abi Food And Wine 3 - Generally satisfactory
- ABM Catering 5 - Very good
- Abm Catering @ Deanwood Primary 5 - Very good
- Abm Catering @ Mierscourt Primary 5 - Very good
- Abm Catering @ Montgomery 5 - Very good
- Abm Catering @ Temple Mill Primary 5 - Very good
- Abm Catering @ Thames View 5 - Very good
- Abm Catering @ The Howard School 5 - Very good
- Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC 5 - Very good
- Academy Of Cuxton Base Camp 5 - Very good
- Ace Wine Store T/a Londis 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Achieve Together - Formally Regard 5 - Very good
- Acorn House 4 - Good
- Act Six Ltd 5 - Very good
- Adam's Soft Icecream 5 - Very good
- Aden Lounge Restaurant 4 - Good
- Adenosh 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiralty Care Home 5 - Very good
- African Shop Ltd 5 - Very good
- AH So MI Natural 5 - Very good
- Airs And Grazes 5 - Very good
- AJ News 5 - Very good
- Albies All Sorts 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aleshas Fun Food 5 - Very good
- All Aboard Tiney Home Nursery 5 - Very good
- All Faiths Childrens Academy Breakfa 5 - Very good
- All Saints Nursery 5 - Very good
- Allhallows Yacht Club 5 - Very good
- Alphabets Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Als & Sals LTD 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy 5 - Very good
- Ama Tasty Food 5 - Very good
- Amazing Grace Bakery 5 - Very good
- Amhurst Court 5 - Very good
- Ami Home Bakery 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-07. Browse all UK councils →