Kingsdown House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
Kingsdown House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 20 May 2025, 13 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: 46 Goddington Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3DE
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Kingsdown House 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% | ← Kingsdown House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Kingsdown House 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 Kingsdown House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Faiths Childrens Academy Breakfa School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Abbey Court School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bryant Road Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bryant Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Beybaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Candilicious Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Temple Mill Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Kingsdown House
What is Kingsdown House's food hygiene rating?
Kingsdown House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Kingsdown House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kingsdown House last inspected?
Kingsdown House was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Kingsdown House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kingsdown House compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Kingsdown House holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Kingsdown House 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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