John Lewis - Food Hall

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-14

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

John Lewis - Food Hall is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at Food Hall, John Lewis, Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater, DA9 9SH, in the Dartford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 October 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 0 — 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. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address
Food Hall, John Lewis, Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater
Postcode
DA9 9SH
Local Authority
Dartford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
30700

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of John Lewis - Food Hall?

John Lewis - Food Hall 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 retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?

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 John Lewis - Food Hall last inspected?

John Lewis - Food Hall was last inspected on 2025-10-14. 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 John Lewis - Food Hall located?

John Lewis - Food Hall is located at Food Hall, John Lewis, Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater , DA9 9SH, in the Dartford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA9 postcode area.