Costless Store 2 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Costless Store 2 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 348-350 High Street, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1DJ
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Costless Store 2 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% | ← Costless Store 2 | |
| 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 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 Costless Store 2 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 Costless Store 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Degrees Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Besties Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Austens Of Rochester Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Costless Store 2
What is Costless Store 2's food hygiene rating?
Costless Store 2 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 9 June 2023.
Is Costless Store 2 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costless Store 2 last inspected?
Costless Store 2 was last inspected on 9 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Costless Store 2?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costless Store 2 compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Costless Store 2 holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Costless Store 2 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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