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Food Hygiene Rating for The Bench Cafe Ltd

The Bench Cafe Ltd is located in the town of Rochester.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Wed 27 May 2026ME2 3JQfhrs

Food hygiene rating 5 for The Bench Cafe Ltd

Very Good

Location

Address

Strood Sports Centre, Watling Street, Strood, Rochester

ROCHESTER ME2

Local authority

medway

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection: 27 May 2026
FHRS ID: 1932513
Business type: Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name: The Bench Cafe Ltd
Address: Strood Sports Centre, Watling Street, Strood, Rochester
Responsible local authority: medway

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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