2J's Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
2J's Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2025, 9 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: Woodside Community Centre, Chestnut Road, Strood, ME2 2LH
How it compares in Medway
That puts 2J's Pre-School 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% | ← 2J's Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2J's Pre-School 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 2J's Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwi Mini Market Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Chartwells @ Elaine Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bread Of Life Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bligh Way Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bligh Way Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Barrel & Bun Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about 2J's Pre-School
What is 2J's Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
2J's Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 29 September 2025.
Is 2J's Pre-School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 2J's Pre-School last inspected?
2J's Pre-School was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 2J's Pre-School?
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 2J's Pre-School compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and 2J's Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects 2J's Pre-School 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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