Milano Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gravesham
Milano Groceries 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 23 November 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: 132 Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RQ
How it compares in Gravesham
In Gravesham, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Milano Groceries 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% | ← Milano Groceries | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Milano Groceries 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 Milano Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie & Crow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| China Dove Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| AV City Minimarket Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Daytime Hub @ Gravesham Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Chantry Community Academy School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Chantry Community Academy Breakfast Club School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
Questions about Milano Groceries
What is Milano Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Milano Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gravesham Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Milano Groceries 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 Milano Groceries last inspected?
Milano Groceries was last inspected on 23 November 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 Milano Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Milano Groceries compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, while Milano Groceries holds a 4. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Milano Groceries 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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