Premier Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Medway
Premier Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 January 2026, 5 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: Premiere Inn, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, ME2 2SS
How it compares in Medway
That puts Premier Inn 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% | ← Premier Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Premier Inn 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 Premier Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| ABC Pre School Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| AJ News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| 2J's Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Chartwells @ Elaine Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Ashwi Mini Market Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Premier Inn
What is Premier Inn's food hygiene rating?
Premier Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Premier Inn 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Inn last inspected?
Premier Inn was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months 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 Premier Inn?
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 Premier Inn compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Premier Inn 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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