Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gravesham
Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) 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
This is a fresh result: Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) 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% | ← Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) 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.
Questions about Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC)
What is Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC)'s food hygiene rating?
Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) 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 Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) last inspected?
Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC)?
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 Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Sam's Ice Cream (J444T SC) 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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