Pennys General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Pennys General Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 22 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 74 Britton Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5ET
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Pennys General Stores 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% | ← Pennys General Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Pennys General Stores 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 Pennys General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bruce Butchers Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Boyces Bakery Other catering premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Bharath Spices Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
Questions about Pennys General Stores
What is Pennys General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pennys General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 22 December 2022.
Is Pennys General Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pennys General Stores last inspected?
Pennys General Stores was last inspected on 22 December 2022, more than 3 years 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 Pennys General Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pennys General Stores compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Pennys General Stores holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Pennys General Stores 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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