Local Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Local Mini Market 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 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: 27 Yarrow Road, Weeds Wood, Chatham, ME5 0SD
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Local Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Local Mini Market | |
| 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 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 Local Mini Market 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 Local Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd At St Thomas More Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Aquarius Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Buttercups At Little Teddies School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Bridgewood Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| 363 Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Local Mini Market
What is Local Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Local Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Local Mini Market 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 Local Mini Market last inspected?
Local Mini Market 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 Local Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Local Mini Market compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Local Mini Market holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Local Mini Market 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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