Kwik Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Kwik Stop 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 17 June 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: 13 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HX
How it compares in Medway
That puts Kwik Stop 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% | ← Kwik Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kwik Stop 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 Kwik Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nucleus Rainham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Cricketers Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Act Six Ltd Other catering premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about Kwik Stop
What is Kwik Stop's food hygiene rating?
Kwik Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Kwik Stop 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 Kwik Stop last inspected?
Kwik Stop was last inspected on 17 June 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 Kwik Stop?
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 Kwik Stop compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Kwik Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Kwik Stop 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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Kwik Stop is one of 509 rated food businesses in Gillingham. See every hygiene rating in Gillingham →
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