The Three Mariners food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
The Three Mariners 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
This is a fresh result: The Three Mariners was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Three Mariners, 509 Lower Rainham Road, Rainham, ME8 7TN
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Three Mariners 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 Three Mariners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Three Mariners 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 Three Mariners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berengrave Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cafe Focus/Country Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ Thames View School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Birling Ave Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| Cafe2U Rochester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Burger Babes Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Crispin's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Three Mariners
What is The Three Mariners's food hygiene rating?
The Three Mariners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Three Mariners 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 Three Mariners last inspected?
The Three Mariners was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Three Mariners?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Three Mariners compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Mariners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Three Mariners 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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