Rontec Esso Darland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Rontec Esso Darland 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
The rating dates from 15 December 2023, 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.
Address: Darland Service Station, 149 - 151 Watling Street, Gillingham, ME7 2YY
How it compares in Medway
That puts Rontec Esso Darland 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% | ← Rontec Esso Darland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Rontec Esso Darland 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 Rontec Esso Darland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Anchorians Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| 1st Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Avenue Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Anatolia Kebab \& Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Brown's Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Rontec Esso Darland
What is Rontec Esso Darland's food hygiene rating?
Rontec Esso Darland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 15 December 2023.
Is Rontec Esso Darland 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 Rontec Esso Darland last inspected?
Rontec Esso Darland was last inspected on 15 December 2023, 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 Rontec Esso Darland?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rontec Esso Darland compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Rontec Esso Darland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Rontec Esso Darland 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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