Fish Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Fish Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: 15 Parkside, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8HX
How it compares in Medway
That puts Fish Express 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% | ← Fish Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 174 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 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 Fish Express 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 Fish Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Woods Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Bradbury House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Fish Express
What is Fish Express's food hygiene rating?
Fish Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Fish Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fish Express last inspected?
Fish Express was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Fish Express?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fish Express compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Fish Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Fish Express 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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