1,080 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 78.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Dartford are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,080 registered food businesses for Dartford. Of these, 939 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 13 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Fishmongers & Butchers | DA1 1BY | 0 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| B And M Retail Ltd | DA1 1LA | 1 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Coffee Goat | DA1 1BP | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Food Plus Savemore | DA1 1EY | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Go Local | DA1 5AE | 1 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Jachin And Boaz Mini Market | DA10 0AB | 1 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Londis | DA10 0HZ | 1 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Perfect Chicken | DA1 1GA | 1 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Royal Tandoori | DA2 6AN | 1 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Sami's Bakery | DA11 9SR | 1 | May 06, 2025 |
| Sans Mini Market | DA9 9JZ | 1 | Dec 05, 2024 |
| Shine Foods | DA1 1DN | 1 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club Catering | 1 | Mar 03, 2026 | |
| Bite & Brew Co | 2 | Jul 01, 2026 | |
| Bramley Health | DA1 5LZ | 2 | Aug 05, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 735 food businesses in Dartford with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Dartford depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.