The Hollies food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gravesham
The Hollies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: 86 - 90 Darnley Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0SD
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts The Hollies 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 Hollies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hollies 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 Hollies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte School School/college/university | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Aero Bike & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cafe Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Cake House Bakery Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Choco Global Market Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bronte Nursery Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Almond Bud Day Nursery Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about The Hollies
What is The Hollies's food hygiene rating?
The Hollies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 19 February 2025.
Is The Hollies 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hollies last inspected?
The Hollies was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 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 Hollies?
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 The Hollies compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and The Hollies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects The Hollies 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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