Platters Farm Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
Platters Farm Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Platters Farm Lodge was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Highfield Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0EQ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Platters Farm Lodge 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% | ← Platters Farm Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Platters Farm Lodge 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 Platters Farm Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering @ The Howard School School/college/university | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Avenue Group Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Burger Babes Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Birling Ave Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ Mierscourt Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Batleys Cash & Carry Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cafe Nucleus Rainham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Act Six Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about Platters Farm Lodge
What is Platters Farm Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Platters Farm Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Platters Farm Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Platters Farm Lodge last inspected?
Platters Farm Lodge was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Platters Farm Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Platters Farm Lodge compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Platters Farm Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Platters Farm Lodge 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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