Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Poachers Pocket food hygiene rating
The Poachers Pocket
The Poachers Pocket
135 Walderslade Road
Walderslade
Chatham
ME5 0NB Inspected 5 March 2026
135 Walderslade Road
Walderslade
Chatham
ME5 0NB Inspected 5 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Medway
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Poachers Pocket in Medway currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 5 March 2026. The Poachers Pocket is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Poachers Pocket, 135 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 0NB.
- Business name
- The Poachers Pocket
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Medway
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 5 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 737942
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
5 March 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Poachers Pocket.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 March 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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