The Sultan food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
The Sultan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2024, 23 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: 17-19 New Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4QJ
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Sultan among the 1,577 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← The Sultan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Sultan 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 The Sultan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
Questions about The Sultan
What is The Sultan's food hygiene rating?
The Sultan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 17 July 2024.
Is The Sultan 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sultan last inspected?
The Sultan was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 The Sultan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sultan compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Sultan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Sultan 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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