B And M Retail Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
B And M Retail Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 28 - 30 Biggin Street, Dover, CT16 1BX
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so B And M Retail Ltd sits behind roughly 1,005 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← B And M Retail Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 B And M Retail Ltd 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 B And M Retail Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Biggin Off Licence Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Brunch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Anikeoniworobo Global ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Dover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Fish Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Amarillos Food Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about B And M Retail Ltd
What is B And M Retail Ltd's food hygiene rating?
B And M Retail Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dover Council on 19 March 2025.
Is B And M Retail Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was B And M Retail Ltd last inspected?
B And M Retail Ltd was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months 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 B And M Retail Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B And M Retail Ltd compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while B And M Retail Ltd holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects B And M Retail Ltd 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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