Dartford Dosa House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dartford
Dartford Dosa House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 41 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BE
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Dartford Dosa House 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% | ← Dartford Dosa House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Dartford Dosa House 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 Dosa House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Dartford Dosa House
What is Dartford Dosa House's food hygiene rating?
Dartford Dosa House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Dartford Dosa House 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dartford Dosa House last inspected?
Dartford Dosa House was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 Dartford Dosa House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dartford Dosa House compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Dartford Dosa House holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Dartford Dosa House 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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