Dominion Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Dominion Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 June 2024, more than 2 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: 121-123 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 0NB
How it compares in Medway
That puts Dominion Stores 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% | ← Dominion Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dominion Stores 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 Dominion Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Aquarius Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Buttercups At Little Teddies School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| 363 Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Dominion Stores
What is Dominion Stores's food hygiene rating?
Dominion Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 7 June 2024.
Is Dominion Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dominion Stores last inspected?
Dominion Stores was last inspected on 7 June 2024, more than 2 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 Dominion Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dominion Stores compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Dominion Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Dominion Stores 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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