TG Jones And Post Office Counter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
TG Jones And Post Office Counter 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
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 2 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: 19 - 21 High Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DT
How it compares in Dartford
That puts TG Jones And Post Office Counter 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% | ← TG Jones And Post Office Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 TG Jones And Post Office Counter 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 TG Jones And Post Office Counter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about TG Jones And Post Office Counter
What is TG Jones And Post Office Counter's food hygiene rating?
TG Jones And Post Office Counter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 13 May 2026.
Is TG Jones And Post Office Counter 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 TG Jones And Post Office Counter last inspected?
TG Jones And Post Office Counter was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 TG Jones And Post Office Counter?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does TG Jones And Post Office Counter compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and TG Jones And Post Office Counter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects TG Jones And Post Office Counter 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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