Food hygiene ratings in Medway
Our data holds 2,134 food businesses in Medway, rated between 2022-11-25 and 2026-08-27. 72.6% (1,550) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 31 (1.5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Medway 149th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Medway
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,550 | 72.6% |
| 4 (good) | 287 | 13.4% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 74 | 3.5% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 10 | 0.5% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 21 | 1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 149 | 7% |
| Exempt | 43 | 2% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Other catering premises | 576 | 77.3% |
| Retailers - other | 433 | 61.7% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 | 70.1% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 | 62.1% |
| Caring Premises | 158 | 87.3% |
| School/college/university | 127 | 83.5% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 | 75.2% |
| Mobile caterer | 96 | 79.2% |
Food businesses rated per month in Medway
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Medway
The 20 most recent of 31. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-03 | Retailers - other | ME5 0DE |
| Kent Halal Meat & Grocery | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-15 | Retailers - other | ME4 4BQ |
| Temple Store | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Retailers - other | ME2 2YN |
| Lucky Star | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-23 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | ME2 2XG |
| Nisa Local | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-23 | Retailers - other | ME7 2YW |
| Karen's Diner | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-15 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME7 2YS |
| Taste Of Middle East | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-14 | Other catering premises | ME4 4BS |
| Tet- A- Tet | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME2 4TG |
| Ru Cafe Limited | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-07 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME4 3ED |
| Second Chance Community Centre | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-25 | Distributors/Transporters | ME4 4XQ |
| Ikoyi Suya And African Restaurant | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-19 | Other catering premises | ME7 1BL |
| Dunais Burger & Pizza House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-19 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME4 4BS |
| Best-one | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-10 | Retailers - other | ME2 4TA |
| Mr Spud Loaded Potatoes | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME4 4HU |
| Premier Store UK | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-22 | Retailers - other | ME1 2DH |
| Baba Food \& Wine | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-21 | Retailers - other | ME7 1BJ |
| Cathedral Pie House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-13 | Other catering premises | ME1 1ER |
| Chatham Convenience Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-09 | Retailers - other | ME4 6RT |
| Ramzeys Grill | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-11-10 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | ME7 1HD |
| Jerry`s Newsagents | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-05 | Retailers - other | ME7 1AJ |
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Questions about Medway
How many food businesses in Medway are rated 5 (very good)?
1,550 of 2,134 food businesses in Medway (72.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-27.
Which food businesses in Medway are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
31 food businesses in Medway are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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