Medway Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
Medway Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 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: Medway CafÉ, 181 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AQ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Medway Cafe 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% | ← Medway Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Medway Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Apna Ghar Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Medway Cafe
What is Medway Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Medway Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Medway Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Medway Cafe last inspected?
Medway Cafe was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
How does Medway Cafe compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Medway Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Medway Cafe 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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