Kebab Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Kebab Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 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: 33A Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RH
How it compares in Medway
That puts Kebab Express 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% | ← Kebab Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kebab Express 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 Kebab Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Kebab Express
What is Kebab Express's food hygiene rating?
Kebab Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 4 March 2024.
Is Kebab Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kebab Express last inspected?
Kebab Express was last inspected on 4 March 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 Kebab Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Kebab Express compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Kebab Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Kebab Express 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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