Sans Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Sans Mini Market holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 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: 10 Hedge Place Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9JZ
How it compares in Dartford
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 923 rated places in Dartford score this low, about one in 103. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← Sans Mini Market | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Sans Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sans Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cocoba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Sans Mini Market
What is Sans Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Sans Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Dartford Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Sans Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Sans Mini Market last inspected?
Sans Mini Market was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 Sans Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sans Mini Market compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Sans Mini Market holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Sans Mini Market 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Dartford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Sans Mini Market is one of 110 rated food businesses in Greenhithe. See every hygiene rating in Greenhithe →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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