Gravesend has 426 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 87% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 29 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 26% of food businesses in Gravesend.
45 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
In the last 30 days, 1 establishment improved its rating and 14 were newly inspected.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 477 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Northfleet | 154 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
| Meopham | 38 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Kent | 16 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Higham (Gravesham) | 14 | 4.9/5 | 93% |
| Shorne | 12 | 4.5/5 | 75% |
There are currently 426 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Gravesend, out of 641,140 rated establishments across the UK.
In Gravesend, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 87% of rated businesses in Gravesend hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Gravesend are carried out by Gravesham. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Gravesend was last updated on 12 July 2026.