Tasty African Foods food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Tasty African Foods 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: 219 High Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4BG
How it compares in Medway
That puts Tasty African Foods 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% | ← Tasty African Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tasty African Foods 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 Tasty African Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Tasty African Foods
What is Tasty African Foods's food hygiene rating?
Tasty African Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Tasty African Foods 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 Tasty African Foods last inspected?
Tasty African Foods was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Tasty African Foods?
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 Tasty African Foods compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Tasty African Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Tasty African Foods 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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