Four Seasons food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
Four Seasons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 London Road, Stone, Kent, DA2 6DJ
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Four Seasons 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% | ← Four Seasons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 148 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 Four Seasons 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 Four Seasons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery House Hospital And Staff Restaurant Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dartford Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Abi Minimarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| BBQ Empress Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Colney Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Cuddles Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Champions Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Four Seasons
What is Four Seasons's food hygiene rating?
Four Seasons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Four Seasons 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Four Seasons last inspected?
Four Seasons was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Four Seasons?
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 Four Seasons compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Four Seasons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Four Seasons 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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