Rochester has 474 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 82% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, mobile caterer establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 13 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 21% of food businesses in Rochester.
55 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
23 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham (Medway) | 595 | 4.6/5 | 75% |
| Chatham | 427 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| Hoo St Werburgh | 32 | 4.7/5 | 71% |
| Medway, Unparished Area | 21 | 5/5 | 95% |
| Allhallows | 20 | 4.6/5 | 67% |
| Stoke | 17 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
There are currently 474 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Rochester, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Rochester, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 82% of rated businesses in Rochester hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Rochester are carried out by Medway. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Rochester was last updated on 29 June 2026.