H&M Quality Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
H&M Quality Foods 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 11 June 2025, 13 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: Hawley Garden Centre, Hawley Road, Hawley, DA2 7RB
How it compares in Dartford
That puts H&M Quality Foods 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% | ← H&M Quality Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 H&M Quality Foods 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 H&M Quality Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsted Scout Group Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Hawley Garden Centre Cafe @ Aztec Adventure Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Ibi's Kitchen Limited Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Independent Catering @ Dartford Grammar School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Marden Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Nancy's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Oasis Cafe @ The Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| The Garden Cafe -Hawley Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about H&M Quality Foods
What is H&M Quality Foods's food hygiene rating?
H&M Quality Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 11 June 2025.
Is H&M Quality Foods 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 H&M Quality Foods last inspected?
H&M Quality Foods was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 H&M Quality Foods?
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 H&M Quality Foods compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and H&M Quality Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects H&M Quality Foods 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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