M\&S Food Hall food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
M\&S Food Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit C1, Strood Retail Park, Commercial Road, ME2 2AB
How it compares in Medway
That puts M\&S Food Hall among the 1,576 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,576 | 80% | ← M\&S Food Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At M\&S Food Hall none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to M\&S Food Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B\&M Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Asankabites Restaurant Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Beybaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Candilicious Mobile caterer | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| African Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Beef's Gym Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| All Faiths Childrens Academy Breakfa School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about M\&S Food Hall
What is M\&S Food Hall's food hygiene rating?
M\&S Food Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 15 January 2026.
Is M\&S Food Hall safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M\&S Food Hall last inspected?
M\&S Food Hall was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M\&S Food Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M\&S Food Hall compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and M\&S Food Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects M\&S Food Hall and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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