Mackland Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
Mackland Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Mackland Arms was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Mackland Arms Public House, Flat, The Mackland Arms, ME8 7PS
How it compares in Medway
That puts Mackland Arms 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% | ← Mackland Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mackland Arms 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 Mackland Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Forrester's Pottery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Collards Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Asham Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Galata Mezze Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Boyces Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Mackland Arms
What is Mackland Arms's food hygiene rating?
Mackland Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Mackland Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mackland Arms last inspected?
Mackland Arms was last inspected on 19 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 Mackland Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Mackland Arms compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Mackland Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Mackland Arms 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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