Food hygiene ratings in Gravesend
There are 566 food businesses in Gravesend with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Gravesham Council. A further 38 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Gravesend
86% of rated businesses in Gravesend hold the top score of 5, and 97% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Gravesham as a whole, 88% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Gravesend is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 454 | 86% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Gravesend
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Mini Mart Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 January 2025 |
| The See Ho Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 August 2025 |
| Central Store Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 February 2025 |
| Kent Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 September 2024 |
| Tasty African Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Gravesend
How many food businesses in Gravesend have a hygiene rating?
566 food businesses in Gravesend have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Gravesham Council. 528 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Gravesend?
86% of rated businesses in Gravesend hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Gravesend?
5 food businesses in Gravesend hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Gravesend?
Environmental health officers at Gravesham Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Gravesham
- Northfleet 47 places
Food businesses in Gravesend
- 6th Avenue @ Northfleet School For Girls 5 - Very good
- 8848 Grocers Awaiting inspection
- Aero Bike & Bean 5 - Very good
- Aiko & Me Coffee And Play Awaiting inspection
- Aldi Food Store Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alex The Chef Ltd 5 - Very good
- All Tribe Restaurant 4 - Good
- Almond Bud Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Alto Gusto 4 - Good
- Amazing Naija Cuisine Takeaway Awaiting inspection
- Ambient 5 - Very good
- American Candy Shop 4 - Good
- Angy Care Health Foundation 5 - Very good
- Anya's Thai Food 5 - Very good
- Apleona @ Kimberly Clark 5 - Very good
- Aroma 5 - Very good
- Arriva Garage Canteen 5 - Very good
- Arya Supermarket 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS Chalk 5 - Very good
- Asesewa Market Awaiting inspection
- Asian Market Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aurora's Cafe 5 - Very good
- AV City Minimarket 5 - Very good
- B & M 5 - Very good
- B S Grocery 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bakehouse On The Green 5 - Very good
- Bakers + Baristas 5 - Very good
- Bala's Little Mart 5 - Very good
- Baltika 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.