The Wat Tyler food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dartford
The Wat Tyler holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2024, 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: 80 High Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DE
How it compares in Dartford
That puts The Wat Tyler 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% | ← The Wat Tyler | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wat Tyler 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 Wat Tyler, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about The Wat Tyler
What is The Wat Tyler's food hygiene rating?
The Wat Tyler has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 19 March 2024.
Is The Wat Tyler 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wat Tyler last inspected?
The Wat Tyler was last inspected on 19 March 2024, 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 The Wat Tyler?
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 Wat Tyler compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and The Wat Tyler is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Wat Tyler 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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Understanding this rating
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