The Dukes Head

Kent

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Dukes Head scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 22 May 2025 by Bexley.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Dukes Head, from August 2018 to May 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2018 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Dukes Head.

Food hygiene rating history for The Dukes Head
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
8 August 2018	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
22 May 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Dukes Head in Kent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

53 Crayford High Street,
Crayford,
Kent,
DA1 4EJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Dukes Head. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Dukes Head?

Food hygiene at The Dukes Head is inspected by Bexley, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.bexley.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Dukes Head

What is The Dukes Head’s food hygiene rating?

The Dukes Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 May 2025.

When was The Dukes Head last inspected?

The Dukes Head was last inspected by Bexley on 22 May 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.