Cricketers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
Cricketers 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 21 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Cricketers Inn, 88 High Street, Rainham, ME8 7JH
How it compares in Medway
That puts Cricketers 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% | ← Cricketers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cricketers 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 Cricketers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Act Six Ltd Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Galata Mezze Restaurant Other catering premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Cricketers
What is Cricketers's food hygiene rating?
Cricketers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 21 July 2024.
Is Cricketers 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 Cricketers last inspected?
Cricketers was last inspected on 21 July 2024, 23 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 Cricketers?
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 Cricketers compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Cricketers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Cricketers 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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Understanding this rating
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