Food hygiene ratings in Chatham
There are 410 food businesses in Chatham with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Medway Council. A further 37 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Chatham
70% of rated businesses in Chatham hold the top score of 5, and 91% hold a 4 or better. 10 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Medway as a whole, 80% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Chatham does worse, by 10 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 261 | 70% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 21% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Chatham
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Dhup Food & Wine Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 August 2024 |
| Dunais Burger & Pizza House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Mr Spud Loaded Potatoes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Srish.s.indian.takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| Taste Of Middle East Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 April 2026 |
| Village Off License Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 July 2024 |
| Chatham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 30 January 2025 |
| JR Minimart Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 December 2024 |
| Second Chance Community Centre Distributors/Transporters | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Chatham
How many food businesses in Chatham have a hygiene rating?
410 food businesses in Chatham have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Medway Council. 373 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Chatham?
70% of rated businesses in Chatham hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Chatham?
10 food businesses in Chatham hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 6 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Chatham?
Environmental health officers at Medway Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Medway
- Rochester 531 places
- Gillingham 509 places
- Chatham Maritime 26 places
- Strood 20 places
Food businesses in Chatham
- 363 Coffee Lounge 5 - Very good
- 4 Continents Stores 5 - Very good
- A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill 4 - Good
- Abacus Childrens Nursery 5 - Very good
- Abi Food And Wine 3 - Generally satisfactory
- ABM Catering 5 - Very good
- Acorn House 4 - Good
- Aden Lounge Restaurant 4 - Good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- All Saints Nursery 5 - Very good
- Alphabets Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Amhurst Court 5 - Very good
- Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner 5 - Very good
- Apna Punjab 5 - Very good
- Aquarius Residential Home 5 - Very good
- Arena Food Centre 5 - Very good
- Arena Lounge 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asia Express Fast Food Ltd 5 - Very good
- Atlantis Kent Limited 4 - Good
- B&C Kebab&burger Awaiting inspection
- B&M 5 - Very good
- B\&M 5 - Very good
- Bagels & Pastries 4 - Good
- Balfour Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- BB's Coffee & Muffins 5 - Very good
- Benjamin Rabbit Nursery 5 - Very good
- Best Foods Center 5 - Very good
- Best Kebab 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 410 businesses in Chatham. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.