Manak General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Manak General Store 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
The rating dates from 6 April 2023, more than 3 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: 1 Victoria Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9EL
How it compares in Medway
That puts Manak General Store 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% | ← Manak General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Manak General Store 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 Manak General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Buttercups At Little Teddies School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 363 Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Catkins Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bridgewood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bridgewood Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd At St Thomas More Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Manak General Store
What is Manak General Store's food hygiene rating?
Manak General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 6 April 2023.
Is Manak General Store 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 Manak General Store last inspected?
Manak General Store was last inspected on 6 April 2023, more than 3 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 Manak General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Manak General Store compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Manak General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Manak General Store 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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