Strood Kiosk food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Strood Kiosk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Strood Kiosk was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Strood Railway Station, Canal Road, Strood, ME2 4DR
How it compares in Medway
That puts Strood Kiosk 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% | ← Strood Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Strood Kiosk 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 Strood Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candilicious Mobile caterer | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beybaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Asankabites Restaurant Other catering premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| All Faiths Childrens Academy Breakfa School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Castle Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| 555 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Strood Kiosk
What is Strood Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
Strood Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Strood Kiosk 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Strood Kiosk last inspected?
Strood Kiosk was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Strood Kiosk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Strood Kiosk compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Strood Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Strood Kiosk 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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