Jamaica Blue Gillingham food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Jamaica Blue Gillingham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Mall Cafe, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, 54 Hempstead Valley Drive, ME7 3PD
How it compares in Medway
That puts Jamaica Blue Gillingham 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% | ← Jamaica Blue Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jamaica Blue Gillingham 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 Jamaica Blue Gillingham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bella Italia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Bobatime Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Avenue South East Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about Jamaica Blue Gillingham
What is Jamaica Blue Gillingham's food hygiene rating?
Jamaica Blue Gillingham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Jamaica Blue Gillingham 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jamaica Blue Gillingham last inspected?
Jamaica Blue Gillingham was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 Jamaica Blue Gillingham?
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 Jamaica Blue Gillingham compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Jamaica Blue Gillingham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Jamaica Blue Gillingham 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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