China Dove food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gravesham
China Dove 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 29 October 2025, 8 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: 19 Harmer Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2AP
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts China Dove 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% | ← China Dove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 China Dove 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 China Dove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Hub @ Gravesham Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Asian Market Ltd Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Chicken World Gravesend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Baltika Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Blakes Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Common's @ 22 King's / Celestial Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about China Dove
What is China Dove's food hygiene rating?
China Dove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 29 October 2025.
Is China Dove 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 China Dove last inspected?
China Dove was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 China Dove?
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 China Dove compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and China Dove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects China Dove 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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