St Mark's Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
St Mark's Playgroup 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 21 April 2026, 2 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: Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Gillingham, ME7 5JA
How it compares in Medway
That puts St Mark's Playgroup 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% | ← St Mark's Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St Mark's Playgroup 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 St Mark's Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bruce Butchers Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Boyces Bakery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
Questions about St Mark's Playgroup
What is St Mark's Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Mark's Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 21 April 2026.
Is St Mark's Playgroup 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 St Mark's Playgroup last inspected?
St Mark's Playgroup was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 St Mark's Playgroup?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mark's Playgroup compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and St Mark's Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects St Mark's Playgroup 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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