Central Theatre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
Central Theatre 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 29 April 2023, 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: Central Theatre (Medway Norse), 170 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4AS
How it compares in Medway
That puts Central Theatre among the 1,576 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 | 1,576 | 80% | ← Central Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 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 174 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 Central Theatre 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 Central Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
Questions about Central Theatre
What is Central Theatre's food hygiene rating?
Central Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 29 April 2023.
Is Central Theatre 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 Central Theatre last inspected?
Central Theatre was last inspected on 29 April 2023, 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 Central Theatre?
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 Central Theatre compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Central Theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Central Theatre 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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