Chatham Cash \& Carry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Chatham Cash \& Carry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 March 2025, 15 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: Altaf Halal Meat, 36-38 Luton Road, Luton, ME4 5AA
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Chatham Cash \& Carry sits behind roughly 1,856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ← Chatham Cash \& Carry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chatham Cash \& Carry 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 Chatham Cash \& Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Chatham Cash \& Carry
What is Chatham Cash \& Carry's food hygiene rating?
Chatham Cash \& Carry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Medway Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Chatham Cash \& Carry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Chatham Cash \& Carry last inspected?
Chatham Cash \& Carry was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 15 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 Chatham Cash \& Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chatham Cash \& Carry compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Chatham Cash \& Carry holds a 3. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Chatham Cash \& Carry 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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