The Company Of Cooks food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
The Company Of Cooks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Company Of Cooks was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Danecourt School, Hotel Road, Gillingham, ME8 6AA
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Company Of Cooks 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 Company Of Cooks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Company Of Cooks 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 Company Of Cooks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| 1st Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Anchorians Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Asda Express Gillingham - Beechings Way PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about The Company Of Cooks
What is The Company Of Cooks's food hygiene rating?
The Company Of Cooks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Company Of Cooks 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Company Of Cooks last inspected?
The Company Of Cooks was last inspected on 11 June 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 The Company Of Cooks?
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 Company Of Cooks compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Company Of Cooks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Company Of Cooks 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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