Rainham Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
Rainham Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 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: 120 Wakeley Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8NP
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Rainham Arms 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% | ← Rainham Arms | |
| 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 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 Rainham Arms 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 Rainham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary School/college/university | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Campus & Co. Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2023 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ideal Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Hon's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Rainham Arms
What is Rainham Arms's food hygiene rating?
Rainham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Rainham Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainham Arms last inspected?
Rainham Arms was last inspected on 21 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 Rainham Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainham Arms compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Rainham Arms holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Rainham Arms 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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