Avenue South East food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
Avenue South East 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
The rating dates from 11 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Avenues South East, Applewood Lodge, 320 Hempstead Road, ME7 3QH
How it compares in Medway
That puts Avenue South East 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% | ← Avenue South East | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Avenue South East 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 Avenue South East, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Hempstead Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Bella Italia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Bobatime Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Chefs Of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cellar Supplies Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Avenue South East
What is Avenue South East's food hygiene rating?
Avenue South East has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 11 May 2023.
Is Avenue South East 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 Avenue South East last inspected?
Avenue South East was last inspected on 11 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Avenue South East?
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 Avenue South East compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Avenue South East is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Avenue South East 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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