Bharath Spices food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Bharath Spices 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 21 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 37 High Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1BQ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Bharath Spices 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% | ← Bharath Spices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bharath Spices 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 Bharath Spices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyces Bakery Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Basil Wood Oven Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bollywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bruce Butchers Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
Questions about Bharath Spices
What is Bharath Spices's food hygiene rating?
Bharath Spices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 21 July 2024.
Is Bharath Spices 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 Bharath Spices last inspected?
Bharath Spices was last inspected on 21 July 2024, 23 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 Bharath Spices?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bharath Spices compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Bharath Spices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Bharath Spices 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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