Istead Rise Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gravesham
Istead Rise Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Istead Rise Butchers was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 56 Istead Rise, Northfleet, Kent, DA13 9JF
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Istead Rise Butchers among the 666 places in Gravesham holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 88% | ← Istead Rise Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Istead Rise Butchers none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Istead Rise Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Bite Me Catering @ Nurstead Court Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Best Western Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Busy Bees (Gravesend) Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Deneholm Fish & Chip Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| 10 Til 10 Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Cake Innovations Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Istead Rise Butchers
What is Istead Rise Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Istead Rise Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Istead Rise Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Istead Rise Butchers last inspected?
Istead Rise Butchers was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Istead Rise Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Istead Rise Butchers compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Istead Rise Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Istead Rise Butchers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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