Valley Drive Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gravesham
Valley Drive Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 September 2023, 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: 2 The Parade, Valley Drive, Gravesend, DA12 5RT
How it compares in Gravesham
In Gravesham, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Valley Drive Post Office sits behind roughly 666 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | ← Valley Drive Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Valley Drive 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 Valley Drive Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Chalk Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bright Beginnings Nursery @ North Kent College Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Cake Innovations Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| City Praise Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Cholesterol Heaven @ Gravesend Rugby Football Club Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2025 |
Questions about Valley Drive Post Office
What is Valley Drive Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Valley Drive Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gravesham Council on 22 September 2023.
Is Valley Drive Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valley Drive Post Office last inspected?
Valley Drive Post Office was last inspected on 22 September 2023, 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 Valley Drive 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valley Drive Post Office compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, while Valley Drive Post Office holds a 4. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Valley Drive 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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