Dobbies Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Dobbies Garden Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 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: Dobbies Garden Centre Ltd, Dobbies Garden Centre, Courteney Road, ME8 0FB
How it compares in Medway
That puts Dobbies Garden Centre 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% | ← Dobbies Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dobbies Garden Centre 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 Dobbies Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 1st Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Avenue Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Cafe2U Rochester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ The Howard School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Birling Ave Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
Questions about Dobbies Garden Centre
What is Dobbies Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
Dobbies Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Dobbies Garden Centre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dobbies Garden Centre last inspected?
Dobbies Garden Centre was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 Dobbies Garden Centre?
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 Dobbies Garden Centre compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Dobbies Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Dobbies Garden Centre 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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