The Raja food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
The Raja holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 1 July 2025, 12 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: 73 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BG
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Raja 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% | ← The Raja | |
| 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 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 The Raja 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 Raja, 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 The Raja
What is The Raja's food hygiene rating?
The Raja has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dartford Council on 1 July 2025.
Is The Raja safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 The Raja last inspected?
The Raja was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 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 The Raja?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Raja compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while The Raja holds a 3. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Raja 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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