Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Malt Shovel food hygiene rating
The Malt Shovel
3 Darenth Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1LP Inspected 17 September 2025
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1LP Inspected 17 September 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Dartford
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Malt Shovel in Dartford currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 17 September 2025. The Malt Shovel is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 3 Darenth Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1LP.
- Business name
- The Malt Shovel
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Dartford
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 17 September 2025
- FHRS ID
- 449877
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
17 September 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Malt Shovel.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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