Aces Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Aces Express 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
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 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: 1 Spital Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2DJ
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Aces Express 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% | ← Aces Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 130 | 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 149 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 Aces Express 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 Aces Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Circle CP Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Aces Express
What is Aces Express's food hygiene rating?
Aces Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Aces Express 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 Aces Express last inspected?
Aces Express was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 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 Aces Express?
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 Aces Express compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 922 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Aces Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Aces Express 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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