Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 93 Cuxton Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2BZ
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X sits behind roughly 1,856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X 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 Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef's Gym Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bread Of Life Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| African Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Castleview Day Nursery Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Castle View House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Barrel & Bun Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bryant Road Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X
What is Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X's food hygiene rating?
Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Medway Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X last inspected?
Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 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 Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Volsharn/Exception/Curry Havenn/Spice Hut/Eden Curry/Spice X 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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