Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 - 3 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) 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% | ← Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) 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 Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store), 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 | 5 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Efsane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Longfield Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Longfield Wine Merchant Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| New Loon Fung Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Longfield Village Butcher Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store)
What is Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store)'s food hygiene rating?
Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) last inspected?
Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store)?
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 Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store) 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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