Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: Fort Amherst, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4UB
How it compares in Medway
That puts Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst 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% | ← Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst 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 Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Gillingham Brompton Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bees Care Agency Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Brompton Westbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst
What is Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst's food hygiene rating?
Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst last inspected?
Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst was last inspected on 28 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 Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst?
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 Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Cannon Cafe @ Fort Amherst 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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