Newstrack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Newstrack 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: 2 The Mall, Princes Avenue, Walderslade, ME5 7PQ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Newstrack 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% | ← Newstrack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Newstrack 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 Newstrack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Childrens Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cafe Focus/Country Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Amhurst Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Buttercups At Little Teddies School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| 363 Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Newstrack
What is Newstrack's food hygiene rating?
Newstrack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Newstrack 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 Newstrack last inspected?
Newstrack 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 Newstrack?
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 Newstrack compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Newstrack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Newstrack 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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Understanding this rating
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