Hawthorn Manor food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
Hawthorn Manor 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: Hawthorne Manor, 369 Maidstone Road, Rainham, ME8 0HX
How it compares in Medway
That puts Hawthorn Manor 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% | ← Hawthorn Manor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hawthorn Manor 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 Hawthorn Manor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty Care Home Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Boyce's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Fairview Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Avenue Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ Deanwood Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ Mierscourt Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Abm Catering @ The Howard School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Hawthorn Manor
What is Hawthorn Manor's food hygiene rating?
Hawthorn Manor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Hawthorn Manor 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 Hawthorn Manor last inspected?
Hawthorn Manor was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 Hawthorn Manor?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hawthorn Manor compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Hawthorn Manor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Hawthorn Manor 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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