Travelodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Medway
Travelodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2023, more than 2 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: Farthing Corner Motorway Services Area, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Travelodge 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% | ← Travelodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Travelodge 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 Travelodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bryony School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Deanwood Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Boyce's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| JB Treats And Trinkets Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Travelodge
What is Travelodge's food hygiene rating?
Travelodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 29 September 2023.
Is Travelodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Travelodge last inspected?
Travelodge was last inspected on 29 September 2023, more than 2 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 Travelodge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Travelodge compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Travelodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Travelodge 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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Understanding this rating
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Travelodge is one of 509 rated food businesses in Gillingham. See every hygiene rating in Gillingham →
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