Peking Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Peking Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Peking Express was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 52 Station Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4BP
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Peking Express sits behind roughly 1,856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Peking Express | |
| 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 Peking Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candilicious Mobile caterer | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beybaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Asankabites Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| All Faiths Childrens Academy Breakfa School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Achieve Together - Formally Regard Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| African Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Peking Express
What is Peking Express's food hygiene rating?
Peking Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Medway Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Peking Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Peking Express last inspected?
Peking Express was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
How does Peking Express compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Peking Express holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Peking Express 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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