Dartford Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Dartford Convenience Store 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 December 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: 43 Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3EG
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Dartford Convenience Store 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% | ← Dartford Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dartford Convenience Store 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 Dartford Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Broomhill Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Blue Star Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Burnham Premier Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Dartford Convenience Store
What is Dartford Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Dartford Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Dartford Convenience Store 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 Dartford Convenience Store last inspected?
Dartford Convenience Store was last inspected on 14 December 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 Dartford Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Dartford Convenience Store compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Dartford Convenience Store holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Dartford Convenience Store 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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