Mid Higham Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gravesham
Mid Higham Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2025, 18 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: 2 Hermitage Road, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7DA
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Mid Higham Post Office 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% | ← Mid Higham Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mid Higham Post Office 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 Mid Higham Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Wines Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Anisa Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ego @ The Copperfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Mid Higham Post Office
What is Mid Higham Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Mid Higham Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Mid Higham Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mid Higham Post Office last inspected?
Mid Higham Post Office was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Mid Higham Post Office?
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 Mid Higham Post Office compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Mid Higham Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Mid Higham Post Office 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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