The Forresters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gravesham
The Forresters 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 13 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: 150 Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1ER
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts The Forresters 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 Forresters 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 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 Forresters 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 Forresters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Mami / Panda Joy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Arya Supermarket Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Burger-In-Law / SoBe Burger / Bangtan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| China Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ambient Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Almond Bud Day Nursery Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Curry Mecca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Butchers Of Gravesend Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about The Forresters Arms
What is The Forresters Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Forresters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 13 October 2025.
Is The Forresters 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 Forresters Arms last inspected?
The Forresters Arms was last inspected on 13 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 The Forresters Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Forresters Arms compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and The Forresters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects The Forresters 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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