OS Snack Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
OS Snack Box 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 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1A Spital Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2DJ
How it compares in Dartford
That puts OS Snack Box 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% | ← OS Snack Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 OS Snack Box 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 OS Snack Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Circle CP Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about OS Snack Box
What is OS Snack Box's food hygiene rating?
OS Snack Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 20 August 2024.
Is OS Snack Box 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 OS Snack Box last inspected?
OS Snack Box was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 OS Snack Box?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does OS Snack Box compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and OS Snack Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects OS Snack Box 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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