Shell Hawley Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Shell Hawley Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hawley Service Station, Hawley Road, Dartford, DA1 1PU
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Shell Hawley Service Station sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ← Shell Hawley Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shell Hawley Service Station 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 Shell Hawley Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Day Nursery And PreSchool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cafe De Rumpy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Dartford Family Hub Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Anson Sea Cadets Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Champions Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Dartford Larder Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| BBQ Empress Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
Questions about Shell Hawley Service Station
What is Shell Hawley Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Shell Hawley Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 14 September 2023.
Is Shell Hawley Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Hawley Service Station last inspected?
Shell Hawley Service Station was last inspected on 14 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Shell Hawley Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Hawley Service Station compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Shell Hawley Service Station holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Shell Hawley Service Station 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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