Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen

Food Hygiene Rating for The Cafe

The Cafe is located in the town of Gillingham.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Tue 20 Jan 2026SP8 4HXfhrs

Very Good

Location

Address

Riversmeet Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset

GILLINGHAM SP8

Local authority

dorset

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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

Very Good (0)

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

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection: 20 January 2026
FHRS ID: 994409
Business type: Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name: The Cafe
Address: Riversmeet Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset
Responsible local authority: dorset

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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