The Old Ash Tree
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The Old Ash Tree is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME5 7EN, in the Medway local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 January 2026, 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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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What is the food hygiene rating of The Old Ash Tree?
The Old Ash Tree 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 The Old Ash Tree last inspected?
The Old Ash Tree was last inspected on 2026-01-08. 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 The Old Ash Tree located?
The Old Ash Tree is located at The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road, Gillingham, Medway , ME5 7EN, in the Medway local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME5 postcode area.