Richborough Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dover
Richborough Service Station 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 7 February 2025, 17 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: Richborough Service Station Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, CT13 9NL
How it compares in Dover
That puts Richborough Service Station 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% | ← Richborough Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Richborough Service Station 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 Richborough Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baypoint Sandwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Ebbsfleet Golf Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Fairways Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Great Oaks Small School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Salty Seal & Campuccinos Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about Richborough Service Station
What is Richborough Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Richborough Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Richborough Service Station 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 Richborough Service Station last inspected?
Richborough Service Station was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 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 Richborough Service Station?
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 Richborough Service Station compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Richborough Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Richborough Service Station 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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