The Old Ash Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
The Old Ash Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road, Gillingham, ME5 7EN
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Old Ash Tree 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% | ← The Old Ash Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Ash Tree 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 Old Ash Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Brown's Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Anchorians Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Anatolia Kebab \& Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
Questions about The Old Ash Tree
What is The Old Ash Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Old Ash Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Old Ash Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Ash Tree last inspected?
The Old Ash Tree was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Old Ash Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Old Ash Tree compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Ash Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Old Ash Tree 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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