The Rose Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
The Rose Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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
This rating dates from 30 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Rose Inn, 249 High Street, Rainham, ME8 8DR
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rose Inn 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% | ← The Rose Inn | |
| 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 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 The Rose Inn 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 The Rose Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Hon's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Galata Mezze Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
Questions about The Rose Inn
What is The Rose Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Rose Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Medway Council on 30 January 2025.
Is The Rose Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Rose Inn last inspected?
The Rose Inn was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 The Rose Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rose Inn compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while The Rose Inn holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Rose Inn 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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