Brown's Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Brown's Mini Mart 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 30 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: 50 Luton High Street, Luton, Chatham, ME5 7LJ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Brown's Mini Mart 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% | ← Brown's Mini Mart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Brown's Mini Mart 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 Brown's Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| 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 |
| Anchorians Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| 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 |
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Brown's Mini Mart
What is Brown's Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Brown's Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Brown's Mini Mart 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 Brown's Mini Mart last inspected?
Brown's Mini Mart was last inspected on 30 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 Brown's Mini Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brown's Mini Mart compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Brown's Mini Mart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Brown's Mini Mart 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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