Balfour Convenience Store
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Balfour Convenience Store is a retailers - other located at 39 Wyndham Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6QS, in the Medway local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Medway oversees 2,125 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Medway is 4.7 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Balfour Convenience Store?
Balfour Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Medway.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Balfour Convenience Store last inspected?
Balfour Convenience Store was last inspected on 2025-07-01. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Balfour Convenience Store located?
Balfour Convenience Store is located at 39 Wyndham Road, Chatham, Medway , ME4 6QS, in the Medway local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME4 postcode area.