New Royal China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
New Royal China holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: 1 Heath Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LD
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so New Royal China sits behind roughly 844 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ← New Royal China | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to New Royal China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle CP Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about New Royal China
What is New Royal China's food hygiene rating?
New Royal China has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dartford Council on 22 April 2026.
Is New Royal China safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New Royal China last inspected?
New Royal China was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
How does New Royal China compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while New Royal China holds a 3. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects New Royal China 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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