Lordswood Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Lordswood Chinese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 5 Kestrel Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TH
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Lordswood Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Lordswood Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 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 Lordswood Chinese Takeaway 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 Lordswood Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza Other catering premises | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd & St Benedicts Primary School School/college/university | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Condimaniac Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Enchanting Cupcakes By Melody Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cellar Supplies Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Dina's African Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about Lordswood Chinese Takeaway
What is Lordswood Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lordswood Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Lordswood Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lordswood Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Lordswood Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Lordswood Chinese Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lordswood Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Lordswood Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Lordswood Chinese Takeaway 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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