Peking Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Peking Chef holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 4 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: 177 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8AY
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Peking Chef sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Peking Chef | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Peking Chef 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 Peking Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Galata Mezze Restaurant Other catering premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Peking Chef
What is Peking Chef's food hygiene rating?
Peking Chef has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Peking Chef safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Peking Chef last inspected?
Peking Chef was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 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 Peking Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peking Chef compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Peking Chef holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Peking Chef 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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