Bon Bon (Medway) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Bon Bon (Medway) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bon Bon (Medway) was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 63 Ingram Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1SD
How it compares in Medway
That puts Bon Bon (Medway) 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% | ← Bon Bon (Medway) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bon Bon (Medway) 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 Bon Bon (Medway), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bithoms Support Services Ltd (Success Home) Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Apna Punjab Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Apna Ghar Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Aquabars Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Burnt Oak Primary Breakfast / Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
Questions about Bon Bon (Medway)
What is Bon Bon (Medway)'s food hygiene rating?
Bon Bon (Medway) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Bon Bon (Medway) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bon Bon (Medway) last inspected?
Bon Bon (Medway) was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Bon Bon (Medway)?
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 Bon Bon (Medway) compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Bon Bon (Medway) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Bon Bon (Medway) 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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