Strand Social & Sports Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
Strand Social & Sports Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: Strand Social & Sports Club & Insti, Strand Social Club, 23 Christmas Street, ME7 1TD
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Strand Social & Sports Club 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% | ← Strand Social & Sports Club | |
| 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 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 Strand Social & Sports Club 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 Strand Social & Sports Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Punjab Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| 2J's Pre School Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Aquabars Pub/bar/nightclub | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bithoms Support Services Ltd (Success Home) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Bon Bon (Medway) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Apna Ghar Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Burnt Oak Primary Breakfast / Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Strand Social & Sports Club
What is Strand Social & Sports Club's food hygiene rating?
Strand Social & Sports Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Strand Social & Sports Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Strand Social & Sports Club last inspected?
Strand Social & Sports Club was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Strand Social & Sports Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Strand Social & Sports Club compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Strand Social & Sports Club holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Strand Social & Sports Club 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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