Sodexo food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
Sodexo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: School House, 20 Crow Lane, Rochester, ME1 1RF
How it compares in Medway
That puts Sodexo 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% | ← Sodexo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Sodexo 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 Sodexo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austens Of Rochester Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Amore Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2024 |
| Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Bodega 51 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Cafe Nucleus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| 555 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Besties Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| 12 Degrees Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Sodexo
What is Sodexo's food hygiene rating?
Sodexo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Sodexo 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sodexo last inspected?
Sodexo was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Sodexo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sodexo compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Sodexo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Sodexo 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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