Post Office Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Post Office Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 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: 71 Woodside, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0PN
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Post Office Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Post Office Convenience Store 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 Post Office Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Boyce's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Coffee At Hempstead Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Chefs Of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Hempstead Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Avenue Group Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ The Howard School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Post Office Convenience Store
What is Post Office Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 19 May 2023.
Is Post Office Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Post Office Convenience Store last inspected?
Post Office Convenience Store was last inspected on 19 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 Post Office Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office Convenience Store compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office Convenience Store holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Post Office Convenience Store 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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