Efsane food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dartford
Efsane 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
The rating dates from 22 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: 29 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Efsane 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% | ← Efsane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Efsane 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 Efsane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Longfield Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Longfield Wine Merchant Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| New Loon Fung Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Longfield Village Butcher Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Bramblings Residential Home Caring Premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Efsane
What is Efsane's food hygiene rating?
Efsane has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 22 March 2024.
Is Efsane 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 Efsane last inspected?
Efsane was last inspected on 22 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 Efsane?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Efsane compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Efsane is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Efsane 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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Efsane is one of 37 rated food businesses in Longfield. See every hygiene rating in Longfield →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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