The Alexandra food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Medway
The Alexandra holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Alexandra Hotel, 43 Railway Street, Chatham, ME4 4RJ
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Alexandra 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 Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Alexandra 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 Alexandra, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
Questions about The Alexandra
What is The Alexandra's food hygiene rating?
The Alexandra has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Alexandra 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Alexandra last inspected?
The Alexandra was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 The Alexandra?
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 The Alexandra compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Alexandra is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Alexandra 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Alexandra is one of 410 rated food businesses in Chatham. See every hygiene rating in Chatham →
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