Ruby Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gravesham
Ruby Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 58 Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HZ
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Ruby Lodge 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% | ← Ruby Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ruby Lodge 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 Ruby Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benham Lodge Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bronte Nursery Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Bronte School School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cake House Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Aero Bike & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aldi Food Store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Ruby Lodge
What is Ruby Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Ruby Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Ruby Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruby Lodge last inspected?
Ruby Lodge was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ruby Lodge?
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 Ruby Lodge compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Ruby Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Ruby Lodge 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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