The Lunchbox food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Medway
The Lunchbox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 November 2025, 8 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: B & Q Warehouse, Will Adams Way, Gillingham, ME8 6BY
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Lunchbox 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 Lunchbox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lunchbox 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 Lunchbox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Avenue Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Anchorians Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about The Lunchbox
What is The Lunchbox's food hygiene rating?
The Lunchbox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 3 November 2025.
Is The Lunchbox 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lunchbox last inspected?
The Lunchbox was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 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 Lunchbox?
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 Lunchbox compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Lunchbox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Lunchbox 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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