Elle's Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
Elle's Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 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: 91 High Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4DL
How it compares in Medway
That puts Elle's Bakery 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% | ← Elle's Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elle's Bakery 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 Elle's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Elle's Bakery
What is Elle's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Elle's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 17 January 2025.
Is Elle's Bakery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elle's Bakery last inspected?
Elle's Bakery was last inspected on 17 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 Elle's Bakery?
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 Elle's Bakery compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Elle's Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Elle's Bakery 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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