Berengrave Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Berengrave Service Station 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
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 666 Lower Rainham Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7TY
How it compares in Medway
That puts Berengrave Service Station 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% | ← Berengrave Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Berengrave Service Station 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 Berengrave Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Campus & Co. Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Thames View School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Berengrave Service Station
What is Berengrave Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Berengrave Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Berengrave Service Station 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 Berengrave Service Station last inspected?
Berengrave Service Station was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Berengrave Service Station?
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 Berengrave Service Station compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Berengrave Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Berengrave Service Station 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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