Rated 4/5 — Good
Last inspected
23 January 2025
Business type
Retailers - other
Local authority
Medway
Scheme
FHRS (England, Wales & NI)
5 Church Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4BS
Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.
Essential Convenience Store Ltd was most recently inspected on 23 January 2025 and received a rating of 4 out of 5 (Good).
The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 0 out of 25, structural compliance scored 10 out of 25, and food safety management scored 10 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.
This business met a good standard, with only minor points noted.
A rating of 4 (Good) means the business demonstrated solid food safety practices across the three inspection areas, with only minor points for improvement. Most food businesses with a rating of 4 are operating to a high standard.
Food hygiene inspections cover three areas: how food is handled and prepared (hygiene), the physical condition of the premises (structural), and how well food safety is managed and documented (confidence in management). Each is scored independently. Learn more about 4-star ratings →
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