Magpie Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Magpie Service Station 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 15 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Magpie Service Centre, 128 Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, ME4 5XJ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Magpie Service Station 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% | ← Magpie Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Magpie Service Station 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 Magpie Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Amhurst Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Balfour Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Beresford Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Brown's Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Magpie Service Station
What is Magpie Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Magpie Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 15 April 2023.
Is Magpie Service Station 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 Magpie Service Station last inspected?
Magpie Service Station was last inspected on 15 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Magpie Service Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Magpie Service Station compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Magpie Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Magpie Service Station 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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