Bagel Factory food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dartford
Bagel Factory 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 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit EVL02, Wintergarden, Bluewater, DA9 9SF
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Bagel Factory 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% | ← Bagel Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 148 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 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 Bagel Factory 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 Bagel Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cocoba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Bubbleology Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about Bagel Factory
What is Bagel Factory's food hygiene rating?
Bagel Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Bagel Factory 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 Bagel Factory last inspected?
Bagel Factory was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 Bagel Factory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bagel Factory compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Bagel Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Bagel Factory 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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