Shicken Foods food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dartford
Shicken Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 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: Unit 4, Dartford Trading Estate, Victoria Road, DA1 5XS
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Shicken Foods 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% | ← Shicken Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Shicken Foods 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 Shicken Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Baxter Storey @ Fedex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Burnham Premier Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Shicken Foods
What is Shicken Foods's food hygiene rating?
Shicken Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Shicken Foods 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shicken Foods last inspected?
Shicken Foods was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Shicken Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Shicken Foods compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Shicken Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Shicken Foods 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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