Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Charcoal Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 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: 146 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8AR
How it compares in Medway
That puts Charcoal Grill 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% | ← Charcoal Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 171 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Charcoal Grill 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 Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galata Mezze Restaurant Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2023 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cricketers Pub/bar/nightclub | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about Charcoal Grill
What is Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Charcoal Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 28 November 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 Charcoal Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Charcoal Grill compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Charcoal Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Charcoal Grill 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Charcoal Grill and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Charcoal Grill is one of 509 rated food businesses in Gillingham. See every hygiene rating in Gillingham →
Medway inspects and rates 2,135 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Medway →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.medway.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →