Top Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Top Kebab 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 249 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XE
How it compares in Medway
That puts Top Kebab 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% | ← Top Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Top Kebab 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 Top Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bollywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about Top Kebab
What is Top Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Top Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Top Kebab 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 Top Kebab last inspected?
Top Kebab was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Top Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Kebab compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Top Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Top Kebab 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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