Meridian Spice food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Meridian Spice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 12 August 2025, 10 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: 78-80 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7JH
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Meridian Spice 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% | ← Meridian Spice | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Meridian Spice 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 Meridian Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Act Six Ltd Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Cafe Nucleus Rainham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Meridian Spice
What is Meridian Spice's food hygiene rating?
Meridian Spice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Meridian Spice 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meridian Spice last inspected?
Meridian Spice was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 10 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 Meridian Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Meridian Spice compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Meridian Spice holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Meridian Spice 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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