Pizza Time food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
Pizza Time 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 23 September 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: 86A Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3ER
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Pizza Time 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% | ← Pizza Time | |
| 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 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 Pizza Time 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 Pizza Time, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Broomhill Playgroup Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Blue Star Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Burnham Premier Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bexley Drinks And Food Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Pizza Time
What is Pizza Time's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Time has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dartford Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Pizza Time 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 Pizza Time last inspected?
Pizza Time was last inspected on 23 September 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 Pizza Time?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pizza Time compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Pizza Time holds a 3. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Pizza Time 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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