Dartford Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dartford
Dartford Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dartford Service Station was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Dartford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dartford ratings →
Address: 474 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1YT
How this rating has changed
Dartford Service Station was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Dartford Service Station among the 718 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 | 718 | 77% | ← Dartford Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 54 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
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 Dartford Service Station 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 Dartford Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Empress Mobile caterer | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Dartford Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Dartford Superstore Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Champions Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Cuddles Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Colney Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Dartford Service Station
What is Dartford Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Dartford Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Dartford Service Station 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dartford Service Station last inspected?
Dartford Service Station was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 Dartford Service Station?
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 Dartford Service Station compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 927 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Dartford Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Dartford Service Station 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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