Reena Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Reena Stores 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 10 October 2024, 21 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: 8-10 High Street, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4AP
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Reena Stores 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% | ← Reena Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Reena Stores 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 Reena Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B\&M Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Candilicious Mobile caterer | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beybaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Asankabites Restaurant Other catering premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Castle Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| 555 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| African Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Reena Stores
What is Reena Stores's food hygiene rating?
Reena Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Reena Stores 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 Reena Stores last inspected?
Reena Stores was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Reena Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Reena Stores compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Reena Stores holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Reena Stores 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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