The Darnley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gravesham
The Darnley Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 40 The Street, Cobham, Kent, DA12 3BZ
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts The Darnley Arms 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% | ← The Darnley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Darnley Arms 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 The Darnley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobham Community Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Cobham Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cobham Primary School School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cobham House Vineyard Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Londis / Greggs / Stone Willy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Cobham Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cobham Hall School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Inn On The Lake Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about The Darnley Arms
What is The Darnley Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Darnley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 27 November 2024.
Is The Darnley Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Darnley Arms last inspected?
The Darnley Arms was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Darnley Arms?
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 The Darnley Arms compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and The Darnley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects The Darnley Arms 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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