Gravesend Pool Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gravesham
Gravesend Pool Lounge 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: Unit 2, Ellandaye House, The Shore, DA11 9AL
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Gravesend Pool Lounge 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% | ← Gravesend Pool Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gravesend Pool Lounge 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 Gravesend Pool Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angy Care Health Foundation Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Aldi Food Store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Arriva Garage Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bronte School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Cafe Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bronte Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Gravesend Pool Lounge
What is Gravesend Pool Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Gravesend Pool Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Gravesend Pool Lounge 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 Gravesend Pool Lounge last inspected?
Gravesend Pool Lounge was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Gravesend Pool Lounge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gravesend Pool Lounge compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Gravesend Pool Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Gravesend Pool Lounge 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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