Marlow Park Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Marlow Park Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 39 Wells Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2PW
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Marlow Park Convenience Store 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% | ← Marlow Park Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Marlow Park Convenience Store 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 Marlow Park Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2J's Pre-School Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Ashwi Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Chartwells @ Elaine Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bligh Way Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bligh Way Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Marlow Park Convenience Store
What is Marlow Park Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Marlow Park Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 7 June 2024.
Is Marlow Park Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marlow Park Convenience Store last inspected?
Marlow Park Convenience Store was last inspected on 7 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Marlow Park Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marlow Park Convenience Store compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Marlow Park Convenience Store holds a 4. 280 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Marlow Park Convenience Store 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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