Summer Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Summer Palace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 204 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4EY
How it compares in Medway
That puts Summer Palace 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% | ← Summer Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Summer Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Apna Ghar Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bon Bon (Medway) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Summer Palace
What is Summer Palace's food hygiene rating?
Summer Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Summer Palace 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Summer Palace last inspected?
Summer Palace was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
How does Summer Palace compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Summer Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Summer Palace 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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Summer Palace is one of 509 rated food businesses in Gillingham. See every hygiene rating in Gillingham →
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