The Blue Bean Coffee Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dartford
The Blue Bean Coffee Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Blue Bean Coffee Co was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Dartford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dartford ratings →
Address: Ebbsfleet International Station, International Way, Ebbsfleet Valley, DA10 1EB
How this rating has changed
The Blue Bean Coffee Co was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dartford
That puts The Blue Bean Coffee Co among the 718 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 | 718 | 77% | ← The Blue Bean Coffee Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 54 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
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 The Blue Bean Coffee Co 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 The Blue Bean Coffee Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Me Up Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aydemir Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Akash Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| BaxterStorey - PrepWorld Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Billies Bakes Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aurora's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Cafe Of Northfleet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club @ St Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
Questions about The Blue Bean Coffee Co
What is The Blue Bean Coffee Co's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Bean Coffee Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 26 August 2026.
Is The Blue Bean Coffee Co 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Bean Coffee Co last inspected?
The Blue Bean Coffee Co was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Bean Coffee Co?
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 The Blue Bean Coffee Co compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 927 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Bean Coffee Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Blue Bean Coffee Co 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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The Blue Bean Coffee Co is one of 15 rated food businesses in Ebbsfleet Valley. See every hygiene rating in Ebbsfleet Valley →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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