Karsons Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Karsons Pharmacy 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
This is a fresh result: Karsons Pharmacy was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 69 - 71 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2BA
How it compares in Medway
That puts Karsons Pharmacy 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% | ← Karsons Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Very 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 Karsons Pharmacy 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 Karsons Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Pre-School Caring Premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Balfour Convenience Store Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Boundary Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Barchester Health Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bean Town Coffee Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Amhurst Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Karsons Pharmacy
What is Karsons Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Karsons Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Karsons Pharmacy 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 Karsons Pharmacy last inspected?
Karsons Pharmacy was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Karsons Pharmacy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Karsons Pharmacy compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Karsons Pharmacy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Karsons Pharmacy 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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