Cobham Inn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Cobham Inn 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
This is a fresh result: Cobham Inn was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17 Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4TA
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Cobham Inn sits behind roughly 1,576 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,576 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 14% | ← Cobham Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cobham Inn 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 Cobham Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Faiths Childrens Academy Breakfa School/college/university | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Candilicious Mobile caterer | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beybaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Asankabites Restaurant Other catering premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bryant Road Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bryant Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| African Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Cobham Inn
What is Cobham Inn's food hygiene rating?
Cobham Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Cobham Inn 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 Cobham Inn last inspected?
Cobham Inn was last inspected on 18 May 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 Cobham Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cobham Inn compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Cobham Inn holds a 4. 280 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Cobham Inn 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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