Hodge Catering Limited food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dartford
Hodge Catering Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 November 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: Wisdom Mechanical, Salisbury House, Salisbury Road, DA2 6EJ
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Hodge Catering Limited sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ← Hodge Catering Limited | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Hodge Catering Limited 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 Hodge Catering Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuddles Pre School Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Abi Minimarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Dartford Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Dartford Valley Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| BBQ Empress Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
Questions about Hodge Catering Limited
What is Hodge Catering Limited's food hygiene rating?
Hodge Catering Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Hodge Catering Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hodge Catering Limited last inspected?
Hodge Catering Limited was last inspected on 20 November 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 Hodge Catering Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hodge Catering Limited compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Hodge Catering Limited holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Hodge Catering Limited 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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