The Rose food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dartford
The Rose holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: 36 Overy Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1UP
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Rose 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% | ← The Rose | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Rose 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 The Rose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about The Rose
What is The Rose's food hygiene rating?
The Rose has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 16 July 2025.
Is The Rose 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rose last inspected?
The Rose was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 The Rose?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rose compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while The Rose holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Rose 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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