Newhaven Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
Newhaven Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Newhaven Lodge was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Medway score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Medway ratings →
Address: Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5NY
How this rating has changed
Newhaven Lodge was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Medway
That puts Newhaven Lodge among the 1,551 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 | 1,551 | 80% | ← Newhaven Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 287 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 Very 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 Newhaven Lodge 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 Newhaven Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Brompton Westbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bollywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bruce Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Newhaven Lodge
What is Newhaven Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Newhaven Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Newhaven Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newhaven Lodge last inspected?
Newhaven Lodge was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newhaven Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newhaven Lodge compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,944 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Newhaven Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Newhaven Lodge 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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Understanding this rating
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Newhaven Lodge is one of 507 rated food businesses in Gillingham. See every hygiene rating in Gillingham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.medway.gov.uk/
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