New Happy Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
New Happy Palace holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 247 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 5XE
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so New Happy Palace sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← New Happy Palace | |
| 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 171 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 New Happy Palace 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 New Happy Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bollywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about New Happy Palace
What is New Happy Palace's food hygiene rating?
New Happy Palace has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 18 June 2024.
Is New Happy Palace safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Happy Palace last inspected?
New Happy Palace was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 New Happy Palace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Happy Palace compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while New Happy Palace holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects New Happy Palace 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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