Broad Ditch Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Broad Ditch Farm Shop 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: Broad Ditch Farm Shop was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Dartford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dartford ratings →
Address: Broad Ditch Farm, New Barn Road, Southfleet, DA13 9PU
How this rating has changed
Broad Ditch Farm Shop has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 6 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Broad Ditch Farm Shop among the 718 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 | 718 | 77% | ← Broad Ditch Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 54 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
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 Very 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 Broad Ditch Farm Shop 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 Broad Ditch Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Coopers Of Kent Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Deneholm Fish & Chip Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery And Pre-school Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Boyson's Sausages Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Broad Ditch Farm Shop
What is Broad Ditch Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Broad Ditch Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Broad Ditch Farm Shop 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 Broad Ditch Farm Shop last inspected?
Broad Ditch Farm Shop was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 Broad Ditch Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Broad Ditch Farm Shop compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 927 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Broad Ditch Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Broad Ditch Farm Shop 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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Broad Ditch Farm Shop is one of 18 rated food businesses in Southfleet. See every hygiene rating in Southfleet →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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