ESS Catering Service @ North Kent Police Station
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
ESS Catering Service @ North Kent Police Station is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Thames Way, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BD, in the Gravesham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Gravesham oversees 823 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Gravesham is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of ESS Catering Service @ North Kent Police Station?
ESS Catering Service @ North Kent Police Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Gravesham.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was ESS Catering Service @ North Kent Police Station last inspected?
ESS Catering Service @ North Kent Police Station was last inspected on 2025-01-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is ESS Catering Service @ North Kent Police Station located?
ESS Catering Service @ North Kent Police Station is located at Thames Way, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent , DA11 8BD, in the Gravesham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA11 postcode area.