2,139 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Medway are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 2,139 registered food businesses for Medway. Of these, 1,969 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 80.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 21 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Wine Store T/a Londis | ME2 3ES | 1 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Aquarius Residential Home | ME5 9SH | 1 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Baba Food \& Wine | ME7 1BJ | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Best-one | ME2 4TA | 1 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Cathedral Pie House | ME1 1ER | 1 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Darjeeling Heights | ME8 8DS | 1 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Dunais Burger & Pizza House | ME4 4BS | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Grain Store | ME3 0BZ | 1 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Jerry`s Newsagents | ME7 1AJ | 1 | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Kent Halal Meat & Grocery | ME4 4BQ | 1 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| M & B Newsagent | ME7 1QB | 1 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Mr Spud Loaded Potatoes | ME4 4HU | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Premier Store UK | ME1 2DH | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Qin Food Centre | ME7 1AU | 1 | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Rochester Food Store | ME1 2DH | 1 | Sep 25, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,579 food businesses in Medway with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Medway depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.