Newtown Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
Newtown Social Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: 50 Formby Road, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1BA
How it compares in Medway
That puts Newtown Social Club 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% | ← Newtown Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Newtown Social Club 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 Newtown Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collard's Veg Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Jawson All In One Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Homeward Bound Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Halling Community Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Lower Halling Post Office \& Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Lui-G'S Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Mill & Rise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Court Farm Butchery & Country Larder Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Newtown Social Club
What is Newtown Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Newtown Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 21 May 2023.
Is Newtown Social Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newtown Social Club last inspected?
Newtown Social Club was last inspected on 21 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 Newtown Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Newtown Social Club compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Newtown Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Newtown Social Club 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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