New Life Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gravesham
New Life Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 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: 46 Empress Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2QR
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts New Life Takeaway 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% | ← New Life Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Life Takeaway 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 New Life Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Fryer's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Denton Grocers Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bulk's Banquets @ Bulk's Gym Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Cholesterol Heaven @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2025 |
Questions about New Life Takeaway
What is New Life Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
New Life Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 3 March 2025.
Is New Life Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Life Takeaway last inspected?
New Life Takeaway was last inspected on 3 March 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 New Life Takeaway?
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 New Life Takeaway compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and New Life Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects New Life Takeaway 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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