Medway Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Medway Food Centre 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 21 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 43-45 Luton High Street, Luton, Chatham, ME5 7LP
How it compares in Medway
That puts Medway Food Centre 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% | ← Medway Food Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Medway Food Centre 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 Medway Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Mini Mart Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Anchorians Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Abacus Childrens Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Medway Food Centre
What is Medway Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Medway Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 21 July 2024.
Is Medway Food Centre 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 Medway Food Centre last inspected?
Medway Food Centre was last inspected on 21 July 2024, 23 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 Medway Food Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Medway Food Centre compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Medway Food Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Medway Food Centre 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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