Village Fryers food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gravesham
Village Fryers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 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: 10 School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7AT
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Village Fryers 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% | ← Village Fryers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Village Fryers 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 Village Fryers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Wines Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Anisa Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ego @ The Copperfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Copperfield Stonehouse Pizza And Carvery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Village Fryers
What is Village Fryers's food hygiene rating?
Village Fryers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Village Fryers 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Fryers last inspected?
Village Fryers was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Village Fryers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Village Fryers compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Village Fryers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Village Fryers 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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