Minimart Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Minimart Groceries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Minimart Groceries was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Ordnance Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6SL
How it compares in Medway
That puts Minimart Groceries 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% | ← Minimart Groceries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Minimart Groceries 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 Minimart Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| 12 Degrees Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Boundary Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Minimart Groceries
What is Minimart Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Minimart Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Minimart Groceries 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Minimart Groceries last inspected?
Minimart Groceries was last inspected on 29 June 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 Minimart Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Minimart Groceries compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Minimart Groceries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Minimart Groceries 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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