Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lovely Chinese Takeaway, 133 The Brent, Dartford, DA1 1YH
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway 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% | ← Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway 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 Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Colney Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| BBQ Empress Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Archery House Hospital And Staff Restaurant Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Champions Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Cuddles Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway
What is Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway last inspected?
Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Lovely Chinese Food Takeaway 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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