J & R Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
J & R Food & Wine holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: J \& R Food \& Wine, 6 - 7 Birchwood Parade, Woodside Drive, DA2 7NJ
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so J & R Food & Wine 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% | ← J & R Food & Wine | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 J & R Food & Wine 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 J & R Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club @ Maypole County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Acorns Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Berries & Beans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bexley Wines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2020 |
| Baldwyn's Park Nursery At Baldwyn's Park Baptist Church Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Birchwood Park Golf Club (Catering) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about J & R Food & Wine
What is J & R Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
J & R Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dartford Council on 4 February 2025.
Is J & R Food & Wine safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 J & R Food & Wine last inspected?
J & R Food & Wine was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months 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 J & R Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J & R Food & Wine compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while J & R Food & Wine holds a 3. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects J & R Food & Wine 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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