Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gravesham
Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) 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: Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) was inspected on 4 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25 The Crescent, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7EB
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) 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% | ← Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) 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 Mister Softee (DA08 SZU)
What is Mister Softee (DA08 SZU)'s food hygiene rating?
Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 4 July 2026.
Is Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) 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 Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) last inspected?
Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) was last inspected on 4 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mister Softee (DA08 SZU)?
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 Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Mister Softee (DA08 SZU) 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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