Strand Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
Strand Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2024, more than 2 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: Outdoor Swimming Pool, The Strand Leisure Pool And Park, Strand Approach Road, ME7 1TT
How it compares in Medway
That puts Strand Cafe 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% | ← Strand Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Strand Cafe 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 Strand Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2J's Pre School Caring Premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Apna Punjab Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Aquabars Pub/bar/nightclub | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bithoms Support Services Ltd (Success Home) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Bon Bon (Medway) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Burnt Oak Primary Breakfast / Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Apna Ghar Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Strand Cafe
What is Strand Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Strand Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Strand Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Strand Cafe last inspected?
Strand Cafe was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 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 Strand Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Strand Cafe compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Strand Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Strand Cafe 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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