Broad Ditch Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Broad Ditch Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Broad Ditch Farm, New Barn Road, Southfleet, DA13 9PU
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Broad Ditch Farm Shop 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% | ← Broad Ditch Farm Shop | |
| 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 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 |
| Brinks Pit Stop Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Broad Ditch Farm Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Broad Ditch Farm Shop last inspected?
Broad Ditch Farm Shop was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 "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 Broad Ditch Farm Shop compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Broad Ditch Farm Shop holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
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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