Sandwich Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Sandwich Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 15 King Street, Sandwich, CT13 9BT
How it compares in Dover
That puts Sandwich Convenience Store among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ← Sandwich Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Sandwich Convenience Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sandwich Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ohlssons Fine Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| The tanning lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Teaport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Sandwich Bakery Company Manufacturers/packers | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Independent Pig Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| St Peters B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
Questions about Sandwich Convenience Store
What is Sandwich Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Sandwich Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 6 June 2023.
Is Sandwich Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandwich Convenience Store last inspected?
Sandwich Convenience Store was last inspected on 6 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandwich Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandwich Convenience Store compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Sandwich Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Sandwich Convenience Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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