Bryony School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
Bryony School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: Meresborough Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PP
How it compares in Medway
That puts Bryony School 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% | ← Bryony School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bryony School 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 Bryony School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Mierscourt Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Boyce's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Avenue Group Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Hawthorn Manor Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Bryony School
What is Bryony School's food hygiene rating?
Bryony School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Bryony School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bryony School last inspected?
Bryony School was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Bryony School?
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 Bryony School compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Bryony School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Bryony School 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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