What is the average food hygiene rating in ME7?

The average food hygiene rating in the ME7 postcode area of Medway is 4.62 out of 5, across 390 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in ME7 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

288 food businesses in the ME7 postcode area of Medway hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.8% of the 390 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in ME7 have a low hygiene rating?

11 food businesses in the ME7 postcode area of Medway are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this ME7 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the ME7 postcode area of Medway (413 establishments on record, 390 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in ME7

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the ME7 postcode area of Medway hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.62/5, with 73.8% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 413 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

ME7 (Medway) has 288 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 390 rated premises (73.8%). 11 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

Rating distribution in ME7

5★ Very Good

288 (73.8%)

4★ Good

75 (19.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

16 (4.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.3%)

Plus 17 awaiting inspection and 6 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in ME7: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in ME7?: The average food hygiene rating in the ME7 postcode area of Medway is 4.62 out of 5, across 390 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in ME7 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 288 food businesses in the ME7 postcode area of Medway hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.8% of the 390 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in ME7 have a low hygiene rating?: 11 food businesses in the ME7 postcode area of Medway are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this ME7 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the ME7 postcode area of Medway (413 establishments on record, 390 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in ME7

Palm Cottage Social ClubRetailers - other · 189 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent · ME7 5TU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Crumb Creations By ClaireOther catering premises · ME7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
KFCOther catering premises · 106 - 108 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Medway · ME7 5UF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
The Royal GarhwalOther catering premises · 3 King Street, Gillingham, Medway · ME7 1EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Cakes & Bakes By Rachael And StephOther catering premises · ME7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
The Napier ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · The Napier Arms, 153 Britton Street, Gillingham, Kent · ME7 5ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Siri Gurunanak GurdwaraOther catering premises · Siri Guru Nanak Guruwara, Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent · ME7 5XZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Bon Bon (Medway)Retailers - other · 63 Ingram Road, Gillingham, Kent · ME7 1SD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Turkish Grill Wrap N GoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 38 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Medway · ME7 5TX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Anatolia Kebab \& Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 56 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, Medway · ME7 2HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
SubwayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2, Liberty Quays, Blake Avenue, Gillingham · ME7 1FP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Little Joy Delivered Co.Other catering premises · ME7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in ME7

Pathiri RestaurantOther catering premises · 66 High Street, Gillingham, Medway · ME7 1AY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 April 2026
Rosie`s NewsagentsRetailers - other · 1 Ingram Road, Gillingham, Medway · ME7 1YL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 October 2024
Qin Food CentreRetailers - other · 112-114 High Street, Gillingham, Kent · ME7 1AU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 October 2024
M & B NewsagentRetailers - other · 41 Garfield Road, Gillingham, Kent · ME7 1QB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 December 2024
Jerry`s NewsagentsRetailers - other · 156 High Street, Gillingham, Kent · ME7 1AJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 November 2025
Baba Food \& WineRetailers - other · 75 High Street, Gillingham, Medway · ME7 1BJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
Seasons Cash & CarryRetailers - other · Grace Court, 115 High Street, Gillingham, Medway · ME7 1BS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 July 2025
Ikoyi Suya And African RestaurantOther catering premises · 103 High Street, Gillingham, Medway · ME7 1BL
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 413 real Food Standards Agency records for the ME7 postcode area, of which 390 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.