Lidos Extra Dartford food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dartford
Lidos Extra Dartford holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: Lidos Extra, 4 - 10 Lowfield Street, Dartford, DA1 1HA
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Lidos Extra Dartford 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% | ← Lidos Extra Dartford | |
| 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 Lidos Extra Dartford 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 Lidos Extra Dartford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Lidos Extra Dartford
What is Lidos Extra Dartford's food hygiene rating?
Lidos Extra Dartford has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dartford Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Lidos Extra Dartford safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket 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 Lidos Extra Dartford last inspected?
Lidos Extra Dartford was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Lidos Extra Dartford?
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 Lidos Extra Dartford compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Lidos Extra Dartford holds a 3. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Lidos Extra Dartford 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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