Stairways Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gravesham
Stairways Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: 5 - 6 Brewhouse Yard, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2EJ
How it compares in Gravesham
In Gravesham, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Stairways Express sits behind roughly 734 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← Stairways Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stairways Express 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 Stairways Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakes Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Baltika Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Asian Market Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Chicken World Gravesend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Common's @ 22 King's / Celestial Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| C Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Daytime Hub @ Gravesham Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Chefs Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Stairways Express
What is Stairways Express's food hygiene rating?
Stairways Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gravesham Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Stairways Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Stairways Express last inspected?
Stairways Express was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 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 Stairways Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stairways Express compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, while Stairways Express holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Stairways Express 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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