Finest Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
Finest Fish And Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 2025, 15 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: 9 Mead Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2RH
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Finest Fish And Chips 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% | ← Finest Fish And Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Finest Fish And Chips 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 Finest Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Sea Cadets Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Cafe De Rumpy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Circle CP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Day Nursery And PreSchool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
Questions about Finest Fish And Chips
What is Finest Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Finest Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 1 April 2025.
Is Finest Fish And Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Finest Fish And Chips last inspected?
Finest Fish And Chips was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 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 Finest Fish And Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Finest Fish And Chips compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Finest Fish And Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Finest Fish And Chips 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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