Dartford Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Dartford Larder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dartford Larder was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 - 6 Copperfields, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2DE
How this rating has changed
Dartford Larder was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Dartford Larder 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% | ← Dartford Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dartford Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Circle CP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Dartford Larder
What is Dartford Larder's food hygiene rating?
Dartford Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Dartford Larder 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dartford Larder last inspected?
Dartford Larder was last inspected on 14 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
How does Dartford Larder compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Dartford Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Dartford Larder 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Dartford Larder and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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