Yew Tree Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
Yew Tree Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Yew Tree Lodge was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Stoke Road, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, ME3 9BJ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Yew Tree Lodge 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% | ← Yew Tree Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Yew Tree Lodge 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 Yew Tree Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Bakehouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Glow Lounge Hoo Limitied Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Chicken Treat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Hoo Village Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| C&S Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Anatolia Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Yew Tree Lodge
What is Yew Tree Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Yew Tree Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Yew Tree Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yew Tree Lodge last inspected?
Yew Tree Lodge was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Yew Tree Lodge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yew Tree Lodge compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Yew Tree Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Yew Tree Lodge 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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