The Three Crutches food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gravesham
The Three Crutches 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
This is a fresh result: The Three Crutches was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Old Watling Street, Higham, Rochester, ME2 3UG
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts The Three Crutches 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 Three Crutches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Three Crutches 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 Three Crutches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bligh Way Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Bligh Way Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ashwi Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
Questions about The Three Crutches
What is The Three Crutches's food hygiene rating?
The Three Crutches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Three Crutches 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 Three Crutches last inspected?
The Three Crutches was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Three Crutches?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Three Crutches compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Crutches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects The Three Crutches 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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