Zenith Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dartford
Zenith Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 62 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BX
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Zenith Supermarket sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ← Zenith Supermarket | |
| 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 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 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 Zenith Supermarket 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 Zenith Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Circle CP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Zenith Supermarket
What is Zenith Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Zenith Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Zenith Supermarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zenith Supermarket last inspected?
Zenith Supermarket was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Zenith Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Zenith Supermarket compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Zenith Supermarket holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Zenith Supermarket 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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