Don Vincenzo Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
Don Vincenzo Restaurant 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 24 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 108-110 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1JT
How it compares in Medway
That puts Don Vincenzo Restaurant 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% | ← Don Vincenzo Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Don Vincenzo Restaurant 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 Don Vincenzo Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Other catering premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2024 |
| Austens Of Rochester Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Boba Tigers Rochester Other catering premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bodega 51 Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| 555 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Besties Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| 12 Degrees Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Don Vincenzo Restaurant
What is Don Vincenzo Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Don Vincenzo Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 24 February 2024.
Is Don Vincenzo Restaurant 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 Don Vincenzo Restaurant last inspected?
Don Vincenzo Restaurant was last inspected on 24 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Don Vincenzo Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Don Vincenzo Restaurant compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Don Vincenzo Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Don Vincenzo Restaurant 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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