Kent Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Kent Mart holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 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: 497 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 5LJ
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Kent Mart sits behind roughly 1,856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Kent Mart | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kent 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 Kent Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Anatolia Kebab \& Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Anchorians Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
Questions about Kent Mart
What is Kent Mart's food hygiene rating?
Kent Mart has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Medway Council on 19 July 2024.
Is Kent Mart safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Kent Mart last inspected?
Kent Mart was last inspected on 19 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 Kent Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kent Mart compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Kent Mart holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Kent 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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