Dartford Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Dartford Larder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2023, more than 3 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: Tree Community Centre, Cedar Road, Dartford, DA1 2RS
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Dartford Larder 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% | ← Dartford Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Larder 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 Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe De Rumpy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Anson Sea Cadets Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Day Nursery And PreSchool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Circle CP Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bright Beginnings Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Dartford Larder
What is Dartford Larder's food hygiene rating?
Dartford Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 19 June 2023.
Is Dartford Larder 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dartford Larder last inspected?
Dartford Larder was last inspected on 19 June 2023, more than 3 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 Larder?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Larder compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Dartford Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Dartford Larder 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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