The Stone Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
The Stone Horse 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
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: Dillywood Lane, Wainscott, Rochester, ME3 8EN
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Stone Horse 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 Stone Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 174 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Stone Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering @ Temple Mill Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Abbey Court School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Abbey Court School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Achieve Together - Formally Regard Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Montgomery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Bryant Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bryant Road Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| All Faiths Childrens Academy Breakfa School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Stone Horse
What is The Stone Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Stone Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The Stone Horse 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 Stone Horse last inspected?
The Stone Horse was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
How does The Stone Horse compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Stone Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Stone Horse 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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