Gurkha Fire food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Gurkha Fire holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 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.
Address: Chatham Fire Station, New Cut, Chatham, ME4 6AD
How it compares in Medway
That puts Gurkha Fire 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% | ← Gurkha Fire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gurkha Fire 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 Gurkha Fire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Gurkha Fire
What is Gurkha Fire's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha Fire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 10 July 2024.
Is Gurkha Fire 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gurkha Fire last inspected?
Gurkha Fire was last inspected on 10 July 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 Gurkha Fire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Gurkha Fire compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Gurkha Fire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Gurkha Fire 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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