The Huntsman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
The Huntsman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 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: The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane, ME1 2RA
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Huntsman 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% | ← The Huntsman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Huntsman 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 The Huntsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Barchester Health Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Balfour Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Amhurst Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Boundary Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about The Huntsman
What is The Huntsman's food hygiene rating?
The Huntsman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 2 July 2024.
Is The Huntsman 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Huntsman last inspected?
The Huntsman was last inspected on 2 July 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 The Huntsman?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Huntsman compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Huntsman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Huntsman 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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