Chatham Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Chatham Food Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 September 2024, 22 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: 216-222 Luton Road, Luton, Chatham
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Chatham Food Centre sits behind roughly 1,576 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,576 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 14% | ← Chatham Food Centre | |
| 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 174 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chatham 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 Chatham Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Brown's Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
Questions about Chatham Food Centre
What is Chatham Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Chatham Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 1 September 2024.
Is Chatham Food Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chatham Food Centre last inspected?
Chatham Food Centre was last inspected on 1 September 2024, 22 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 Chatham Food Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chatham Food Centre compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Chatham Food Centre holds a 4. 280 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Chatham 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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