Booker Cash & Carry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Tonbridge and Malling
Booker Cash & Carry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: 5 - 9 Laker Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3QX
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Booker Cash & Carry sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Booker Cash & Carry | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Very 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 Booker Cash & Carry 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 Booker Cash & Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B\&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Cappadocia Fish & Chips Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2024 |
| Aquarius Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Bridgewood Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Barchester Health Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Buckmore Park Karting Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Booker Cash & Carry
What is Booker Cash & Carry's food hygiene rating?
Booker Cash & Carry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Booker Cash & Carry 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Booker Cash & Carry last inspected?
Booker Cash & Carry was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Booker Cash & Carry?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Booker Cash & Carry compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while Booker Cash & Carry holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Booker Cash & Carry 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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