Abi Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Abi Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 70 Avery Way, Allhallows, Rochester, ME3 9PZ
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Abi Express sits behind roughly 1,856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Abi Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Abi Express 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 Abi Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallego's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Gallegos Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Millennium Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Impact Food Group School/college/university | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Sandhu Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 May 2023 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Cook's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Haven All Hallows Box Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Abi Express
What is Abi Express's food hygiene rating?
Abi Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Medway Council on 22 August 2024.
Is Abi Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Abi Express last inspected?
Abi Express was last inspected on 22 August 2024, 22 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 Abi Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abi Express compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Abi Express holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Abi Express 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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