Riviera Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gravesham
Riviera Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Riviera Restaurant was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Clarendon Royal Hotel, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend, DA12 2BE
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Riviera Restaurant 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% | ← Riviera Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riviera Restaurant 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 Riviera Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Dove Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Baltika Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Asian Market Ltd Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Chicken World Gravesend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Blakes Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Daytime Hub @ Gravesham Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| C Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Common's @ 22 King's / Celestial Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Riviera Restaurant
What is Riviera Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Riviera Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Riviera Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riviera Restaurant last inspected?
Riviera Restaurant was last inspected on 27 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 Riviera Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riviera Restaurant compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Riviera Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Riviera Restaurant 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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