The Somerset Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gravesham
The Somerset Arms 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 15 April 2025, 14 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: 10 Darnley Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RU
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts The Somerset Arms 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 Somerset Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Somerset Arms 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 Somerset Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Boba Town Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Aero Bike & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Coffee Republic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Somerset Arms
What is The Somerset Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Somerset Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 15 April 2025.
Is The Somerset Arms 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 The Somerset Arms last inspected?
The Somerset Arms was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 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 Somerset Arms?
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 Somerset Arms compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and The Somerset Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects The Somerset Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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