Henderson Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
Henderson Fish Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 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: 177 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5LD
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Henderson Fish Bar sits behind roughly 844 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ← Henderson Fish Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Henderson Fish Bar 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 Henderson Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Baxter Storey @ Fedex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| All Directions Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Colney Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about Henderson Fish Bar
What is Henderson Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Henderson Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dartford Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Henderson Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Henderson Fish Bar last inspected?
Henderson Fish Bar was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Henderson Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Henderson Fish Bar compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Henderson Fish Bar holds a 3. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Henderson Fish Bar 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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