The Napier Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
The Napier 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: The Napier Arms was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Napier Arms, 153 Britton Street, Gillingham, ME7 5ES
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Napier 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% | ← The Napier 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 The Napier 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 The Napier Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bruce Butchers Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Boyces Bakery Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Bharath Spices Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
Questions about The Napier Arms
What is The Napier Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Napier Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Napier 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 The Napier Arms last inspected?
The Napier Arms was last inspected on 26 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 The Napier 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 The Napier Arms compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Napier Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Napier 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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