Queens Head food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Queens Head 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: The Queens Head, 390 Maidstone Road, Rainham, ME8 0HT
How it compares in Medway
That puts Queens Head 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% | ← Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Boyce's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Avenue Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ The Howard School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Abm Catering @ Deanwood Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ Mierscourt Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Coffee At Hempstead Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Queens Head
What is Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Queens Head 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 Queens Head last inspected?
Queens Head was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Queens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Queens Head compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Queens Head 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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