The Toll Bridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dover
The Toll Bridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 7 Fishermans Wharf, Sandwich, CT13 9RU
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Toll Bridge 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% | ← The Toll Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Toll Bridge 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 The Toll Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crispin Inn Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Earl and the Pussycat Kitchen and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Spar Sandwich Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2026 |
| St Peters B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| My Thai Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Le Cap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Karmi Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Toll Bridge
What is The Toll Bridge's food hygiene rating?
The Toll Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Toll Bridge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Toll Bridge last inspected?
The Toll Bridge was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 The Toll Bridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Toll Bridge compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Toll Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Toll Bridge 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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