Baxters Newsagents Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Baxters Newsagents Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 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: 49 - 51 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BG
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Baxters Newsagents Off Licence sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ← Baxters Newsagents Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Baxters Newsagents Off Licence 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 Baxters Newsagents Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Baxters Newsagents Off Licence
What is Baxters Newsagents Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Baxters Newsagents Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 26 March 2024.
Is Baxters Newsagents Off Licence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baxters Newsagents Off Licence last inspected?
Baxters Newsagents Off Licence was last inspected on 26 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 Baxters Newsagents Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baxters Newsagents Off Licence compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Baxters Newsagents Off Licence holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Baxters Newsagents Off Licence 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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