The Little Sombrero food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Gravesham
The Little Sombrero holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2024, 21 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: Pepperhill Lane, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8HX
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts The Little Sombrero 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 Little Sombrero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Sombrero 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 Little Sombrero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinks Pit Stop Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Aurora's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - PrepWorld Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club @ St Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Busy As Bees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Bombay Tiffin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Little Sombrero
What is The Little Sombrero's food hygiene rating?
The Little Sombrero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 30 September 2024.
Is The Little Sombrero 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Sombrero last inspected?
The Little Sombrero was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 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 Little Sombrero?
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 Little Sombrero compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Sombrero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects The Little Sombrero 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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