Magpie Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
Magpie Cafe 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 17 October 2025, 8 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: Magpie CafÉ, The Magpie Centre, 33 Magpie Hall Road, ME4 5NE
How it compares in Medway
That puts Magpie Cafe 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% | ← Magpie Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Magpie Cafe 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 Magpie Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Magpie Cafe
What is Magpie Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Magpie Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Magpie Cafe 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 Magpie Cafe last inspected?
Magpie Cafe was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Magpie Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Magpie Cafe compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Magpie Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Magpie Cafe 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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