Walderslade Minimart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Walderslade Minimart 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
This is a fresh result: Walderslade Minimart was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 369 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LL
How it compares in Medway
That puts Walderslade Minimart 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% | ← Walderslade Minimart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Walderslade Minimart 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 Walderslade Minimart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 363 Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Buttercups At Little Teddies School/college/university | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd At St Thomas More Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Catkins Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bridgewood Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
Questions about Walderslade Minimart
What is Walderslade Minimart's food hygiene rating?
Walderslade Minimart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Walderslade Minimart 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 Walderslade Minimart last inspected?
Walderslade Minimart was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Walderslade Minimart?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walderslade Minimart compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Walderslade Minimart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Walderslade Minimart 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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