Age UK North West Kent

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-11-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Age UK North West Kent is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Meadowside Day Centre, Meadowside, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2RB, in the Dartford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 November 2024, 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. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Meadowside Day Centre, Meadowside, Dartford, Kent
Postcode
DA1 2RB
Local Authority
Dartford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
6743

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Age UK North West Kent?

Age UK North West Kent 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Age UK North West Kent last inspected?

Age UK North West Kent was last inspected on 2024-11-07. 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 Age UK North West Kent located?

Age UK North West Kent is located at Meadowside Day Centre, Meadowside, Dartford, Kent , DA1 2RB, in the Dartford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA1 postcode area.