The Boat Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
The Boat Shed 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 14 January 2025, 18 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: Beacon Boatyard, Manor Lane, Borstal, ME1 3HS
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Boat Shed among the 1,576 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 | 1,576 | 80% | ← The Boat Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 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 Boat Shed 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 Boat Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| ABC Pre School Group Caring Premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| AJ News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Bean Town Coffee Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Boat Shed
What is The Boat Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Boat Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 14 January 2025.
Is The Boat Shed 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 The Boat Shed last inspected?
The Boat Shed was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 Boat Shed?
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 Boat Shed compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Boat Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Boat Shed 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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