Kent & Medway Calabash Brew food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Kent & Medway Calabash Brew holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 11 February 2024, more than 2 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.
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Kent & Medway Calabash Brew 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% | ← Kent & Medway Calabash Brew | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kent & Medway Calabash Brew 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.
Questions about Kent & Medway Calabash Brew
What is Kent & Medway Calabash Brew's food hygiene rating?
Kent & Medway Calabash Brew has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 11 February 2024.
Is Kent & Medway Calabash Brew 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kent & Medway Calabash Brew last inspected?
Kent & Medway Calabash Brew was last inspected on 11 February 2024, more than 2 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 Kent & Medway Calabash Brew?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kent & Medway Calabash Brew compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Kent & Medway Calabash Brew holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Kent & Medway Calabash Brew 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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