Georges Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Georges Plaice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 144 Station Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7PR
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Georges Plaice sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Georges Plaice | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Georges Plaice 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 Georges Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Galata Mezze Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
Questions about Georges Plaice
What is Georges Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Georges Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Georges Plaice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Georges Plaice last inspected?
Georges Plaice was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 months 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 Georges Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Georges Plaice compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Georges Plaice holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Georges Plaice 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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