Rich Fried Chicken food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Rich Fried Chicken 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 7 December 2024, 19 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: 148 High Street, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1AJ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Rich Fried Chicken among the 1,576 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 | 1,576 | 80% | ← Rich Fried Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 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 Good
- 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 Rich Fried Chicken 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 Rich Fried Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Apna Ghar Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Bruce Butchers Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Rich Fried Chicken
What is Rich Fried Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Rich Fried Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 7 December 2024.
Is Rich Fried Chicken 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 Rich Fried Chicken last inspected?
Rich Fried Chicken was last inspected on 7 December 2024, 19 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 Rich Fried Chicken?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rich Fried Chicken compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Rich Fried Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Rich Fried Chicken 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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