The Sausage Man food hygiene rating
Importers/Exporters · Dartford
The Sausage Man holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the importer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Sausage Man was inspected on 18 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: Unit 1, St Margarets Farm, St Margarets Road, DA4 9LB
How this rating has changed
The Sausage Man was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 The Sausage Man 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% | ← The Sausage Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Sausage Man 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 The Sausage Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Dimples Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Beechcare Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Broadoak Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Boyson's Sausages Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bean Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Fleet Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about The Sausage Man
What is The Sausage Man's food hygiene rating?
The Sausage Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 18 August 2026.
Is The Sausage Man 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 importer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sausage Man last inspected?
The Sausage Man was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sausage Man?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sausage Man compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 927 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and The Sausage Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects The Sausage Man 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Sausage Man is one of 17 rated food businesses in Darenth. See every hygiene rating in Darenth →
Dartford inspects and rates 1,080 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dartford →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/foodsafety/index.htm
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