Food hygiene ratings in Gravesham
Gravesham inspects and rates 827 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 754 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 73 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Gravesham
Standards here are high: 88% of rated businesses in Gravesham hold the top score of 5, and 97% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 88% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Gravesham
Food hygiene ratings for each town Gravesham inspects.
- Gravesend 566 places
- Northfleet 47 places
Recently inspected in Gravesham
The most recent inspections published by Gravesham, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rani's Haveli Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| TOCU | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Ole Bag's Bakery | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Valerie's Sandwich & Coffee Shop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Provisions Coffee @ Gravesend Town Pier | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Graveshams Finest (DG10 HCE) | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2026 |
| Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2026 |
| Flaming Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| The Goose | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Newsbox Express | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Tesco | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| The Three Daws | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Gravesham
The lowest-rated food businesses in Gravesham are listed below. 2 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The See Ho | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 August 2025 |
| Milton Road Mini Mart | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Gravesham
How many food businesses does Gravesham rate?
Gravesham publishes food hygiene ratings for 827 businesses, of which 754 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Gravesham?
88% of rated businesses in Gravesham hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Gravesham have a bad hygiene rating?
5 food businesses in Gravesham hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Gravesham?
Environmental health officers employed by Gravesham carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Gravesham
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-09. Browse all UK councils →