Flying Boat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dartford
Flying Boat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: 36 - 42 Spital Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2DT
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Flying Boat 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% | ← Flying Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Flying Boat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Circle CP Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Flying Boat
What is Flying Boat's food hygiene rating?
Flying Boat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Flying Boat 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flying Boat last inspected?
Flying Boat was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
How does Flying Boat compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Flying Boat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Flying Boat 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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