Boyces Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Boyces Bakery 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 26 October 2024, 20 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: 6 Rainham Shopping Centre, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HW
How it compares in Medway
That puts Boyces Bakery 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% | ← Boyces Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 Boyces Bakery 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 Boyces Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Cafe Nucleus Rainham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Cricketers Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Act Six Ltd Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about Boyces Bakery
What is Boyces Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Boyces Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 26 October 2024.
Is Boyces Bakery 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 Boyces Bakery last inspected?
Boyces Bakery was last inspected on 26 October 2024, 20 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 Boyces Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boyces Bakery compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Boyces Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Boyces Bakery 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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