The Boat House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
The Boat House 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 9 August 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 Riverside Tavern, Riverside Tavern, 8 Canal Road, ME2 4DR
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Boat House 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% | ← The Boat House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Boat House 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 The Boat House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candilicious Mobile caterer | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beybaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Asankabites Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| 555 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Cafe Nucleus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| All Faiths Childrens Academy Breakfa School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Boat House
What is The Boat House's food hygiene rating?
The Boat House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 9 August 2024.
Is The Boat House 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 The Boat House last inspected?
The Boat House was last inspected on 9 August 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 The Boat House?
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 The Boat House compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Boat House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Boat House 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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