Sblended food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
Sblended holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit U082b, Upper Thames Walk, Bluewater, DA9 9SR
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Sblended among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← Sblended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Good
- 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 Sblended 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 Sblended, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Sblended
What is Sblended's food hygiene rating?
Sblended has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Sblended 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sblended last inspected?
Sblended was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sblended?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sblended compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Sblended is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Sblended 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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Understanding this rating
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Sblended is one of 110 rated food businesses in Greenhithe. See every hygiene rating in Greenhithe →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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