The Food Court food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dartford
The Food Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Food Court was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: North Kent College, Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2JT
How it compares in Dartford
That puts The Food Court 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% | ← The Food Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Food Court 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 The Food Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Beginnings Nursery Caring Premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bexley Park Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Cafe De Rumpy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Day Nursery And PreSchool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Anson Sea Cadets Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about The Food Court
What is The Food Court's food hygiene rating?
The Food Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Food Court 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Court last inspected?
The Food Court was last inspected on 10 June 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 The Food Court?
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 The Food Court compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Food Court 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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