Bilco Direct
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Bilco Direct is a distributors/transporters located at Hook Green Farm, Hook Green Road, Southfleet, Kent, DA13 9NQ, in the Dartford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Dartford oversees 1,045 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Dartford is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Bilco Direct?
Bilco Direct has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Dartford.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a distributors/transporters?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Bilco Direct last inspected?
Bilco Direct was last inspected on 2025-11-21. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Bilco Direct located?
Bilco Direct is located at Hook Green Farm, Hook Green Road, Southfleet, Kent , DA13 9NQ, in the Dartford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA13 postcode area.