Morley's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Morley's holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 10 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: Morley's Fried Chicken, 99 Watling Street, Gillingham, ME7 2YX
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Morley's sits behind roughly 1,856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Morley's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Morley's 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 Morley's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Anchorians Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Brown's Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Anatolia Kebab \& Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| 1st Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Avenue Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Morley's
What is Morley's's food hygiene rating?
Morley's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Medway Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Morley's safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Morley's last inspected?
Morley's was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 10 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 Morley's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Morley's compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Morley's holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Morley's 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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