Shepherds Chicken And Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
Shepherds Chicken And Pizza holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 8 April 2026, 3 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 Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NY
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Shepherds Chicken And Pizza 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% | ← Shepherds Chicken And Pizza | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shepherds Chicken And Pizza 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 Shepherds Chicken And Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Broomhill Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Blue Star Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Shepherds Chicken And Pizza
What is Shepherds Chicken And Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Shepherds Chicken And Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Shepherds Chicken And Pizza 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shepherds Chicken And Pizza last inspected?
Shepherds Chicken And Pizza was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 Shepherds Chicken And Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepherds Chicken And Pizza compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Shepherds Chicken And Pizza holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Shepherds Chicken And Pizza 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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