Milton Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gravesham
Milton Groceries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 11 Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RE
How it compares in Gravesham
In Gravesham, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Milton Groceries sits behind roughly 666 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | ← Milton Groceries | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Milton Groceries 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 Milton Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Hub @ Gravesham Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Asian Market Ltd Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Chicken World Gravesend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Common's @ 22 King's / Celestial Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Baltika Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Blakes Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Curry Mecca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| China Dove Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Milton Groceries
What is Milton Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Milton Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gravesham Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Milton Groceries safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Milton Groceries last inspected?
Milton Groceries was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Milton Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Milton Groceries compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, while Milton Groceries holds a 4. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Milton Groceries 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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