Time & Plaice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dartford
Time & Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 4 Spital Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2DL
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Time & Plaice 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% | ← Time & Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Time & Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Time & Plaice
What is Time & Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Time & Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Time & Plaice 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Time & Plaice last inspected?
Time & Plaice was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
How does Time & Plaice compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Time & Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Time & Plaice 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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