Safe Arms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Safe Arms 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 3 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: 145 Nelson Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 4LT
How it compares in Medway
That puts Safe Arms 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% | ← Safe Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Safe Arms 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 Safe Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Anatolia Kebab \& Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Safe Arms
What is Safe Arms's food hygiene rating?
Safe Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Safe Arms 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 Safe Arms last inspected?
Safe Arms was last inspected on 3 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 Safe Arms?
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 Safe Arms compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Safe Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Safe Arms 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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