Shakti Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dartford
Shakti Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 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: 208 - 212 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3HR
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Shakti Lodge 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% | ← Shakti Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shakti Lodge 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 Shakti Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Broomhill Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Britannia Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bexley Drinks And Food Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bright Beginnings Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
Questions about Shakti Lodge
What is Shakti Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Shakti Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Shakti Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shakti Lodge last inspected?
Shakti Lodge was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Shakti Lodge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shakti Lodge compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Shakti Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Shakti Lodge 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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