Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 December 2024, 18 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: 2 Wigmore Road, Wigmore, Gillingham, ME8 0SP
How it compares in Medway
That puts Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent 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% | ← Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent 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 Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs Of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Admiralty Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Hempstead Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Avenue South East Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Boyce's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent
What is Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 23 December 2024.
Is Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent last inspected?
Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent was last inspected on 23 December 2024, 18 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 Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent?
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 Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent 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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