Flamingo News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Flamingo 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 4 May 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: 87 Salisbury Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5NN
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Flamingo 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% | ← Flamingo 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 Very good
- 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 Flamingo 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 Flamingo News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Flamingo News
What is Flamingo News's food hygiene rating?
Flamingo News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 4 May 2023.
Is Flamingo 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 Flamingo News last inspected?
Flamingo News was last inspected on 4 May 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 Flamingo News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flamingo News compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Flamingo News holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Flamingo 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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