St Marys Island Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
St Marys Island Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 19 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: St Marys Island Ce Primary School, Island Way West, St Marys Island, ME4 3ST
How it compares in Medway
That puts St Marys Island Church 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% | ← St Marys Island Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Marys Island Church 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 St Marys Island Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Caring Premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bubbleo Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Baxterstorey @ University Of Greenwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Busy Bees In Chatham School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about St Marys Island Church
What is St Marys Island Church's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Island Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 14 November 2024.
Is St Marys Island Church 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Marys Island Church last inspected?
St Marys Island Church was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 St Marys Island Church?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marys Island Church compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys Island Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects St Marys Island Church 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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