Selale food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
Selale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 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: 78 High Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4DS
How it compares in Medway
That puts Selale 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% | ← Selale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Selale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| 12 Degrees Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Selale
What is Selale's food hygiene rating?
Selale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Selale 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Selale last inspected?
Selale was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
How does Selale compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Selale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Selale 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Selale is one of 409 rated food businesses in Chatham. See every hygiene rating in Chatham →
Medway inspects and rates 2,135 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Medway →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.medway.gov.uk/
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