The Wharf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dartford
The Wharf holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 13 January 2025, 18 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: Galleon Boulevard, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, DA2 6QE
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wharf 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% | ← The Wharf | |
| 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 The Wharf 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 The Wharf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Beviqua Ltd Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd @ Laing O'Rourke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Retail @Centrica Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Albion Staff Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Archery House Hospital And Staff Restaurant Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Abi Minimarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about The Wharf
What is The Wharf's food hygiene rating?
The Wharf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Wharf 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wharf last inspected?
The Wharf was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 The Wharf?
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 The Wharf compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while The Wharf holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Wharf 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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Understanding this rating
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