Birling Ave food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
Birling Ave 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 25 April 2026, 2 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: 36A Birling Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7EY
How it compares in Medway
That puts Birling Ave 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% | ← Birling Ave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Birling Ave 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 Birling Ave, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Babes Mobile caterer | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ Thames View School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ The Howard School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cafe Nucleus Rainham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Cricketers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about Birling Ave
What is Birling Ave's food hygiene rating?
Birling Ave has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 25 April 2026.
Is Birling Ave 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 Birling Ave last inspected?
Birling Ave was last inspected on 25 April 2026, 2 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 Birling Ave?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Birling Ave compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Birling Ave is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Birling Ave 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Birling Ave is one of 509 rated food businesses in Gillingham. See every hygiene rating in Gillingham →
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