Wayfield Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Medway
Wayfield Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 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: 161 Wayfield Road, Wayfield, Chatham, ME5 0HD
How it compares in Medway
That puts Wayfield Local 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% | ← Wayfield Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wayfield Local 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 Wayfield Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Childrens Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Amhurst Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Brown's Mini Mart Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Wayfield Local
What is Wayfield Local's food hygiene rating?
Wayfield Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 22 May 2023.
Is Wayfield Local 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wayfield Local last inspected?
Wayfield Local was last inspected on 22 May 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 Wayfield Local?
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 Wayfield Local compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Wayfield Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Wayfield Local 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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Understanding this rating
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