Best Foods Center food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Best Foods Center 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 11 December 2024, 19 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: 17 - 19 New Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4QJ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Best Foods Center 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% | ← Best Foods Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Best Foods Center 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 Best Foods Center, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Best Foods Center
What is Best Foods Center's food hygiene rating?
Best Foods Center has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Best Foods Center 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 Best Foods Center last inspected?
Best Foods Center was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 Best Foods Center?
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 Best Foods Center compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Best Foods Center is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Best Foods Center 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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