The Royal Garhwal food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
The Royal Garhwal 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
This is a fresh result: The Royal Garhwal was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 King Street, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1EY
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Royal Garhwal 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% | ← The Royal Garhwal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 174 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 Very good
- 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 The Royal Garhwal 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 The Royal Garhwal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Apna Ghar Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Bruce Butchers Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Garhwal
What is The Royal Garhwal's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Garhwal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Royal Garhwal 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 The Royal Garhwal last inspected?
The Royal Garhwal was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 The Royal Garhwal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Garhwal compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Garhwal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Royal Garhwal 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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The Royal Garhwal is one of 509 rated food businesses in Gillingham. See every hygiene rating in Gillingham →
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