555 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
555 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
This is a fresh result: 555 was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 15 High Street, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1PY
How it compares in Medway
That puts 555 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% | ← 555 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 555 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 555, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nucleus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bodega 51 Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Boba Tigers Rochester Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Amore Other catering premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2024 |
| Austens Of Rochester Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Candilicious Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about 555
What is 555's food hygiene rating?
555 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 8 June 2026.
Is 555 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 555 last inspected?
555 was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 555?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 555 compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and 555 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects 555 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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