What is the average food hygiene rating in Dartford?

The average food hygiene rating in Dartford is 4.64 out of 5, across 909 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Dartford compare with the national average for food hygiene?

77.1% of rated premises in Dartford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Dartford 222 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Dartford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

701 food businesses in Dartford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.1% of the 909 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Dartford have a low hygiene rating?

26 food businesses in Dartford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Dartford food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Dartford (1,059 establishments on record, 909 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Dartford

In Dartford, 77.1% of 909 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.64/5. These figures cover 1,059 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Dartford has 701 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 909 rated premises (77.1%). 26 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

5★ share: 77.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -2.6 pp
National rank: 222 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Dartford

5★ Very Good

701 (77.1%)

4★ Good

129 (14.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

53 (5.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

15 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

11 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 88 awaiting inspection and 62 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 88 awaiting inspection and 62 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Dartford: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Dartford?: The average food hygiene rating in Dartford is 4.64 out of 5, across 909 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Dartford compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77.1% of rated premises in Dartford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Dartford 222 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Dartford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 701 food businesses in Dartford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.1% of the 909 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Dartford have a low hygiene rating?: 26 food businesses in Dartford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Dartford food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Dartford (1,059 establishments on record, 909 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Dartford

DA1459 places · 72% 5★

Top-rated places in Dartford

Made With Love By RosieOther catering premises · DA3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Rise & Grind Coffee CoMobile caterer · DA10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Broadoak Manor Care HomeCaring Premises · Broadoak Close, Sutton At Hone, Kent · DA4 9HF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
GAAGA's SauceOther catering premises · DA1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive, Dartford, Kent · DA1 5LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
TG JonesRetailers - other · Unit L089, Lower Thames Walk, Bluewater, Greenhithe · DA9 9SL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
West Hill Care HomeCaring Premises · Constance Grove, Dartford, Kent · DA1 2GA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Flappy's Chicken And Peri Peri ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · Southern Cafe And Chicken, 4A Station Road, Longfield, Kent · DA3 7QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Blue Star ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 31 Chastilian Road, Dartford, Kent · DA1 3JP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Ramdoot Foods LtdOther catering premises · DA1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Shell Longfield (Mace Convenience Store)Retailers - other · 1 - 3 Station Road, Longfield, Kent · DA3 7QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
3 Tigers Eat LimitedMobile caterer · DA1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Dartford

Food Plus SavemoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Savemore, 3 - 3A Market Street, Dartford, Kent · DA1 1EY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2026
Royal TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 52 London Road, Stone, Kent · DA2 6AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 May 2025
Shine FoodsRetailers - other · Unit 3, Orchards, High Street, Dartford · DA1 1DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 February 2026
Stone Lodge Bowls Club CateringPub/bar/nightclub · Stone Lodge Complex, Cotton Lane, Stone, Kent
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Jachin And Boaz Mini MarketRetailers - other · Jachin And Boaz, 40 High Street, Swanscombe, Kent · DA10 0AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 November 2025
West Hill Life After School Club @ St Anselms Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Anselms Roman Catholic Primary School, Littlebrook Manor Way, Dartford, Kent · DA1 5AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2024
Coffee GoatRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 Station Approach, Dartford, Kent · DA1 1BP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
B And M Retail LtdRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · B&M, 394 Princes Road, Dartford, Kent · DA1 1LA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2024

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,059 real Food Standards Agency records for Dartford, of which 909 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.