Vargo Nuts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Vargo Nuts 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 18 May 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: Unit 8-9, Pentagon Shopping Centre, Military Road, ME4 4HP
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Vargo Nuts 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% | ← Vargo Nuts | |
| 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 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 Vargo Nuts 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 Vargo Nuts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
Questions about Vargo Nuts
What is Vargo Nuts's food hygiene rating?
Vargo Nuts has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 18 May 2023.
Is Vargo Nuts 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 Vargo Nuts last inspected?
Vargo Nuts was last inspected on 18 May 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 Vargo Nuts?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vargo Nuts compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Vargo Nuts holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Vargo Nuts 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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