Sunny News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Sunny News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 13 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 Skinner Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HD
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Sunny News 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% | ← Sunny News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Sunny News 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 Sunny News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Boyces Bakery Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Bharath Spices Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Bruce Butchers Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bollywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Sunny News
What is Sunny News's food hygiene rating?
Sunny News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Sunny News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunny News last inspected?
Sunny News was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 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 Sunny News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sunny News compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Sunny News holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Sunny News 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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Sunny News is one of 509 rated food businesses in Gillingham. See every hygiene rating in Gillingham →
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