Sally Sue's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dartford
Sally Sue's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sally Sue's was inspected on 24 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Dartford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dartford ratings →
Address: Sally Sues, 118 St Vincents Road, Dartford, DA1 1XE
How this rating has changed
Sally Sue's has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 24 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Sally Sue's among the 718 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 | 718 | 77% | ← Sally Sue's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 54 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
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 Sally Sue's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colney Butchers Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Archery House Hospital And Staff Restaurant Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| All Directions Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| BBQ Empress Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Champions Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Sally Sue's
What is Sally Sue's's food hygiene rating?
Sally Sue's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 24 August 2026.
Is Sally Sue's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sally Sue's last inspected?
Sally Sue's was last inspected on 24 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
How does Sally Sue's compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 927 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Sally Sue's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Sally Sue's 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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